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PuNiShErKiLl666
October 21st, 2003, 08:56 PM
Hey
I really like Knoppix Linux on the Cd. But everytime i start up i lose everything I did (Which I expected) So is there any Linux O.S that I can use that saves everything i do to the harddrive but keeps Windows XP still on my system?

Please give me full details for i dont have to keep asking questions!

Sorry for all the questions but i really like Linux. Just gotta get all the right knowledge for it :green3
baghdad_steve15
October 21st, 2003, 09:01 PM
You can install Linux on a different partition than Windows XP. When you start your computer, it will ask you which OS you want to use. I recommend Red Hat or Mandrake since they are the easiest to install for most linux newbies.
dazed917
October 21st, 2003, 09:06 PM
For your booting needs, try Acronis OS Selector.
http://www.acronis.com/products/osselector/
Many OS's on 1 computer. Will do the partitioning and formating (many different file systems supported) without losing data.

Never used before but heard good things about it.

Not free though :(
cpugeniusmv
October 21st, 2003, 09:07 PM
try mandrake, i think you'll like it.
baghdad_steve15
October 21st, 2003, 09:12 PM
If you are really comfortable with Knoppix, then install Debian since Knoppix is basically Debian on a CD.
dazed917
October 21st, 2003, 09:15 PM
BTW: Use and distro you like, OS Selector allows you to run any one you like without losing your original. In your case, XP.
MoonMan
October 21st, 2003, 11:06 PM
I have Windows 2000 on a 60 gig partition using 30 or so with the NTFS file system, would it be safe to resize that partition in order to install a Linux partition ? I did it with reletive ease on FAT32... your thoughts.
Dswissmiss
October 21st, 2003, 11:45 PM
I have Windows 2000 on a 60 gig partition using 30 or so with the NTFS file system, would it be safe to resize that partition in order to install a Linux partition ? I did it with reletive ease on FAT32... your thoughts.


I beleive mandrake lets you partition with ease, and yes, ntfs is not a problem.
endersgame21
October 22nd, 2003, 12:11 AM
And moonman steals the thread from Yodashady, lol.

Anyways Yodashady I would recommend getting partition magic 8.0 and partitioning your hd and I would either install knoppix or libranet 2.0 for you since you are new. Mandrake or redhat are also easy to use but personally I don't like them. Once you feel you are getting the hang of linux which in your case might be a few years (lol) then I would recommend something like slackware 9.0
Lucian
October 22nd, 2003, 03:11 AM
Try Lindows or Redhat.
Lucian
October 22nd, 2003, 03:12 AM
you dont need partition magic, you can partition from within the install
CCSDUDE
October 22nd, 2003, 03:42 AM
If you are really comfortable with Knoppix, then install Debian since Knoppix is basically Debian on a CD.
You can install Knoppix from the original boot CD.... :mellow

Just google up on it...easy to do :wings

Btw, any *nix fans notice the new main page on Knoppix's site? What kinda shit is this? A patent on a god damn bland "ok" button or scroll bar?!? Burn in hell Euro software patents!
Kyle06
October 22nd, 2003, 04:48 AM
you wanted to know what a linux distributar is hope the link below helps if not sry in a rush going to miss the bus


http://www.linux.org/dist/
isamoor
October 22nd, 2003, 07:20 AM
Yes, if you've never tried linux, definitely burn a knoppix iso. Boot from that cd and you can try things out without installing them.

If you like, then I recommend Mandrake as your first harddrive install. It can resize ntfs, and it can easily boot itself and windows xp.

When you've advanced a ways beyond that, then I'd say go try Slack or Debian (Libranet).

Check my sig for a nice link to site that describes top distros.

Later,

Isamoor
Bluntz
October 29th, 2003, 01:43 AM
You already have everything you need on the Knoppix CD, you can do a hard drive installation from it which will give you a Debian based fully configured GNU/Linux system. Also It will partition your hard drive allowing you to dual-boot using Win XP. here's how its done ...

http://www.crouse.ws/knoppix.html
N[E]rD
October 30th, 2003, 03:52 PM
Right now I am running college Linux, but what do you all think of Lycoris as a distro, still a newbie?
multi
November 17th, 2003, 01:56 AM
not quite a linux newbie but close enough have been using gentoo linux for a few months now..and think its the easiest linux i have ever used...i use that on a different partition to my xp/ntfs
if you need to write to your windows partitions alot from linux fat32 maybe better imo
you can install knoppix on your harddrive pretty easy too..there is a new version of knoppix out that does it a little differently
try search "knoppix hdd harddrive install" or something to that effect and you will probably find the command to type at the root console ctrl-alt F1