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| Thread ID: 69515 | 2006-06-04 06:42:00 | Which Ubuntu version should I download? | MTLance (6768) | Press F1 |
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| 460344 | 2006-06-04 09:33:00 | Is Linux harder to use than Windows? <snip> Can anyone explain more about Linux before jumping in? My point exactly. ;) |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 460345 | 2006-06-04 09:37:00 | I've finished downloading Linux Ubuntu and wanted to install it to the old PC and I don't want to delete my XP or create a partition what should I do?:confused: Am I supposed to create another partition for Linux? What happens if I don't like Linux and wanted to delete it? | MTLance (6768) | ||
| 460346 | 2006-06-04 09:45:00 | The latest version is both a Live and Instal CD. Burn it to CD, boot from it - it will leave Windows alone. Just stay away from the install icon and you'll be fine. | sam m (517) | ||
| 460347 | 2006-06-04 09:52:00 | I already burn to the CD. Should I transfer my important files to my other computer system? I wonder how the installer works still waiting because I can't screw up my old system because it'll take lots of time for me to install back all the files, even from another computer. | MTLance (6768) | ||
| 460348 | 2006-06-04 10:36:00 | it will leave Windows alone. Just stay away from the install icon and you'll be fine.Already answered. I don't think you should be asking "how does the installer work" yet - get a grip on the basics while using the live CD, and once you decide to install it do some research. Then ask for help (if you still need it). | Erayd (23) | ||
| 460349 | 2006-06-04 10:48:00 | I don't think I've problems with installing.;) All the software are the same right? Anyway, I'll install it tommorow because I need time to transfer my files away first. And thank you for tips and steps. |
MTLance (6768) | ||
| 460350 | 2006-06-04 11:51:00 | It can resize your windows partition to create room, but there is still a risk of losing your data when you do that (but it has come a long way. when I first started using linux, it was probable that you would lose your data if you tried that) | Greven (91) | ||
| 460351 | 2006-06-04 18:59:00 | Maybe the concept of "live cd" has not been explained . When you boot your computer from a live cd, it does nothing, absolutely nothing to your hard drive, your files, your current OS (in your case Windows) . Effectively you are running your computer from the CD . There are of course some limitations on what you can do but the idea is to let you have a taste of that linux distro without sacrificing any hard drive space eg partitioning . Make sure your computer (via bios) is set to boot from CD first, insert CD and restart computer then follow the options . Ubuntu's first option is to boot to Live CD so you only have to push 'enter' at that menu . It will take a while to load but when it has done so you will be entering Ubuntu's desktop . There are many applications, games,etc available . On this particular distro there is an 'instal' icon (which you will avoid at this point) but everything should be there . Just click around and learn . Depending on your hardware you should be able to access the internet . When you have done playing then click on shutdown - follow the prompts . When you start your computer again windows will be the only system there - nothing of the linux will have been installed . Think of it as a 'one night stand' . For some the taste is good an affair happens - they partition . Some can continue for years like this and those lucky souls play in both worlds without any conflict occurring . For some the benefits of Linux is too great and they ditch windows and move completely accross . There are some sacrifices in doing this as not everything (games in particular) are keen to play in the linux environment . Sam |
sam m (517) | ||
| 460352 | 2006-06-05 04:24:00 | Linux screw up my whole Windows OS and can't access it unless with another copy of Windows installed. And my other account is protected with password, is there anyway of getting my files back? | MTLance (6768) | ||
| 460353 | 2006-06-05 05:57:00 | Linux screw up my whole Windows OS and can't access it unless with another copy of Windows installed . The Ubuntu installer would of done just what you asked it do it . What did you select during installation when it came to the disk and partition information? I am right in assuming you have managed to wipeout your original XP OS partition but saved the separate partition which had your personal data stored on it? Perhaps post back with exactly what you have done, and what you have left now so that the correct advice can be given . :) |
Jen (38) | ||
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