2006-12-13 11:51:26 · 6 answers · asked by vanshi 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
What distribution are you using?
Most ones with automated installers are easy to follow if you go through the on-screen instructions.
The first step of course is obtaining your distribution. You can download it, or order it on CD/DVD. If you download it, you will get an .iso file. You will need to use a program like Nero to burn it to a blank media disc. (A freeware solution is CDBurner XP:
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
After that, you will need to boot up your system to boot from the CD. If it is not set up automatically, refer to your reference manual on how to enter the BIOS to make the CD your first boot resource.
After that, you should be home free. Depending on what distribution you are trying to install, some might ask you if you want to keep your Windows partition, or wipe your entire hard drive. It's different for every installer, just make sure you read the instructions correctly. If it doesn't come with a partitioning system, you can use GParted to partition your hard drive yourself:
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/
2006-12-13 11:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUEL boot is about right since they are not compatible, and hard to do without lot's of experience. If you are seeking only Linux, I would suggest taking a look at freespirehttp://freespire.org/. the OS comes as an ISO file to burn to disk, and will install in about 20 minutes. I have used it for about 6 months, and find the OS almost flawless. You are given the opportunity to install with windows, but windows crashes on me each time I run a virus scan. The best wat to go is with a live cd. You can run it entirely within RAM to check it out prior to install, and it makes no changes to your system until you ask to install. You will need a CD burner and a program that will copy an ISO file to disk.
2006-12-13 20:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a linux installation CD (there are many like ubuntu available for free). Insert the disk in ur laptop and follow the procedures.
2006-12-14 09:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by 2_b_or_not_2_b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok...if u want to install linux..do u want to dual boot..meaning having Windows and Linux to coexist and u get to choose which one to use when u start up?or...jsut to install linux...
Well anyways..u gotta pick an edition of linux that u want...i used to use red hat..then i changed to fedora 4...and..some ppl prefer mandrake...then.u go to their website..download the installation discs...and burn them...then..all u gotta do..is pop it in and install
But things are not perfect....it depends on your setup...b/c..for me...my computer had 2 hardrives..and i installed windows XP on C: and linux on D: and i used the default bootloader when u install linux..it will ask u ..so i installed that..and it DOESNT pop up whil staring..i get auto booted to win XP
so i ended up searching on the web..and typed command lines...way too many to remmeber...anyways..i assume your laptop only have 1 HD..and that makes life simpler..
ok..if u only install linux..then just follow instructions and ti's easy as that..
IF u want to dual boot...i would recommend u get Norton partition magic...make 2 partitions..then..install windows(perferable XP) on to C
then...pop in linux...and..when u install..do NOT overwite windows
and....all u do is follow directions and u should be fine
2006-12-13 20:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by Optimistic Pessimist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a Duel Boot Program, Since Windows Loves to take control of everything.
2006-12-13 19:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/
2006-12-13 20:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋