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Thread ID: 27613 2002-11-26 21:39:00 XP to Linux Synchronised_Thoughts (2589) Press F1
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101701 2002-11-26 21:39:00 I have never wanted to put Linux on because I did not want to loose my data on XP, but is there a way of puttin Linux on to try it out, and then turn off the PC and when I turn it back on agaoin still have all my old settings(XP etc.)???:|


Synchronised_thoughts
Synchronised_Thoughts (2589)
101702 2002-11-26 21:50:00 I would like to try out linux, but want to know about Knoppix and perhaps running WinXP and RedHat at the same time..
I dont really want to loost any of my stting or anything so is there a way or not??


pleaz help



Synchronised_Thoughts
Synchronised_Thoughts (2589)
101703 2002-11-26 22:15:00 For a little info on Linux Compared to Windows, Check here:

pressf1.pcworld.co.nz

Knoppix is Linux that boots/runs fully off the CD - Wont be touching your HDD. It runs fully in RAM and when you restart your PC and take the CD out, you're back to normal as though youd never heard of it.

pressf1.pcworld.co.nz
will tell you howto get Knoppix to boot from the CD.

And then, If you want to finally fully switch to dual-booting Linux and XP, then have a look here about makeing it more permanent:
pressf1.pcworld.co.nz

NZ_Liam also runs http://www.linux-shop.co.nz for linux software.

Hope this helps with the basics of Knoppix.

Cheers


Chilling_Silence
Chilling_Silence (9)
101704 2002-11-26 23:34:00 RedHat and Mandrake allow you to load Linux to an existing Windows partition. You can then create a boot floppy with boots to Linux (the install process guides you through this) so you don't change to boot sector of your hard disk. Dolby Digital (160)
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