2006-12-16 06:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by Alex Semenyuta 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
That will depend on what Linux distribution you are installing and what RPM packages you choose druing installation. I recently installed xandrOS and it recommends around 3 GB of disk space. I allocated 10 GB for the Linux partition... which is more than enough. It is nothing like the 250+ GB that Windows needs.
Keep in mind that updates and additional RPM's will need space so when setting up your box to install Linux, think ahead a bit.
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2006-12-16 06:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by Michael D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on which linux u r installing in genral it takes from 2-5 gb's bt since u'll need space to install linux based softwares make a partition of arnd 10-15gb. n suse10.0 is one of the best linux available.... or if u jst want to try ur hands on linux than u can also use a live cd of knoppix it is 1 cd thru which u can use this os by just playing this disk in ur cdrom... u can also access ur hardisk thru it... so wd ds method u dnt need any space n cn run it thru cdrom n can use some basic applications like audio video player browse inyternet n stuff..
2006-12-16 06:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by vibs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! You got lots of great nothing answers here.
Depending on your distro and the number of features you install (ie. OpenOffice, games etc.) you should look at aprox 7 Gb, then add storage for documents, music and photos. I use Fedora Core 6 and found about 7 Gb was perfect, but you may want to install on a 12Gb partition till you learn how to use it, then go for gold and kill windows.
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2006-12-16 06:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by shauny2807 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the distribution. Check the website for the particular distribution you're using.
2006-12-16 06:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by MarnenLK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a zip disk and save it to that and it will hold it
2006-12-16 06:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler Scholl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋