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
meh
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.
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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 :(
try mandrake, i think you'll like it.
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If you are really comfortable with Knoppix, then install Debian since Knoppix is basically Debian on a CD.
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" I rode into Salt Lake City prepared to do my journalistic duty and arouse the public ire against polygamy. However, when I saw how ugly were the Mormon women, I realized that the men who marry, not one, but many of them, are Latter Day Saints indeed and deserving of the praise and gratitude of all mankind." Mark Twain
BTW: Use and distro you like, OS Selector allows you to run any one you like without losing your original. In your case, XP.
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.
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Originally Posted by MoonMan
I beleive mandrake lets you partition with ease, and yes, ntfs is not a problem.
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
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Try Lindows or Redhat.
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you dont need partition magic, you can partition from within the install
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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!
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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/
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
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
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