2006-08-22 04:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by squall 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
There are many distributions of GNU/Linux. if you haven't already selected one, go to distrowatch and research. Ubuntu and Mandriva have good reputations for being newbie friendly. If you know someone using it already, get what they use so you can go to them for help.
To install, you should be able to just boot from the install CD or DVD and follow instructions. You'll have to know a few things, like how you want to partition your hard drive. You will at least need a partition for / (root), and a swap partition. If the computer already has Windows installed and you want to keep that, there should be partitioning tools on the install CD that will let you shrink the Windows partition to allow for space for the new partitions.
2006-08-22 05:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ken H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very general question. There are many different versions of Linux, so the question would have to be more specific.
2006-08-22 04:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most distributions it is as easy as popping the install disk in and following the instructions.
Try Ubuntu : http://www.ubuntu.com/
or Fedora Core : http://fedora.redhat.com/
2006-08-22 04:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by IncomingFire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋