I use windows XP and want to migrate to linux OS. So plz post ur suggestions / experiences . I want to migrate urgently because i m fed of viruses, slowing down of windows etc.
2007-03-04 20:52:08 · 6 answers · asked by mayureshmulye 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The most recommended distributions for people migrating from Windows are:
Ubuntu: uses the Gnome desktop enviroment, is free to download, updates frequently, and is based on the very stable Debian Linux.
http://www.ubuntu.com
Kubuntu: same as above except it uses the KDE desktop enviroment.
http://www.kubuntu.com
Xandros: uses KDE, is based on Debian Linux, cost about $60 and comes with a users guide and stickers to place on your PC. The home Primium edition is packed with proprietary features and a security suite.
http://www.xandros.com
Mandriva: uses KDE, is based on Red Hat Linux, comes with Cedega (allows you to play Windows games), Kapersky Anti-Virus, and LinDVD (the only legal Linux DVD player), it comes in a Linux for beginners package with a manual for people new to Linux and a Linux poweruser package with a manual for advanced users. Figure spending about $40 for the beginner package, and between $70 - $90 for the powerpack.
http://www.mandriva.com
Linspire: uses KDE, has lots of free and commercial software. It is designed to look as much like Windows as possible. It was originally called Lindows until Windows sued them.
http://www.linspire.com
The KDE desktop is a Windows like enviroment. The Gnome enviroment is something different and is prefered by many advanced Linux users.
If you want to know more about Linux distributions go to http://www.distrowatch.com
Yes, you can dual boot Linux. It is very easy and you don't need to buy any additional software, Linux distributions already come with everything you need to set up a dual boot computer.
I'm currently dual booting Windows XP and Xandros Linux 4.0. Before I got Xandros I was dual booting Windows XP and SuSe Linux 10.1.
I will walk you through the steps to dual boot your Windows XP system.
1. Windows must be installed on your hard drive first before you install another OS. This is because Windows will only take over the entire hard drive.
2. Disable Windows Virtual Memory.
3. Defrag your hard drive.
4. Put the Linux boot CD in your ROM drive.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Linux will analyze your system and suggest the number of partitions and partition sizes. Some like SuSe will suggest a Windows partition, a root partition, and a user or home partition. Others like Xandros will just create a Windows and a Linux partition.
7. Accept suggested partitions. Believe it or not Linux really does know best.
8. Finish installation and reboot.
9. After your PC goes through post you will see a screen that ask you what OS you would like to boot.
10. Use the arrows to select Linux or Windows. If you do not choose an OS after a few seconds you will automatically boot into Linux by default.
While it is true some installations of Linux are extremely hard to do, other distributions are as easy as selecting left or right handed mouse, keyboard layout, setting date and time and checking for updates.
SuSe took me a couple of hours to install. While Xandros was about 4 mouse clicks and a total of maybe 20 minutes.
If you have any other questions feel free to e-mail me and if I don't know something I can at least point you in the right direction.
2007-03-08 14:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by Onikazi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Kubuntu, the KDE version of Ubuntu) or Freespire (the free version of Linspire), both free Live CDs, which means that they boot into Linux without installing themselves on your hard drive.
This also lets you verifiy that Linux recognises all your hardware and printers, etc.
Play with them all you want, reboot and remove the CD and you're right back in XP. To install, click on the desktop icon and choose to replace Windows or install Linux along side XP. Then, you can choose to run XP or Linux each time you boot.
Download the "ISO" file and use a CD burning program in XP (Try Iso Recorder) to create a fully functional and bootable disk, you can't just copy the file to a CD.
Note, the ISO files can be huge (700KB+).
2007-03-04 21:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best Linux distro for you depends on personal preferences, I like Ubuntu Linux myself for various reasons. Ubuntu has a lot of support for Linux/Ubuntu newbies through Ubuntu Forums and the Ubuntu IRC help channel (normally about 1000 people on the IRC channel at any time). I've played with other Linux distros, but always return to Ubuntu. I would suggest that you download various live CD's of different distros until you find one that you like. My favorites are Ubuntu, Elive, Fedora Core 6 or if you have an older system DSL (Damn Small Linux). You can run DSL from a flashdrive witout installing it to your hard drive. I hope that you find a Linux distro that suits you and that you experience the same satisfaction that I have to be free of Microsoft.
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2007-03-04 21:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by PAUL W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes do get UBUNTU or XUBUNTU. Do a dual boot with XP until you become accustomed to all the features of UBUNTU.
Remember to back up your data before making changes to your computer.
Following are some links to get you started.
2007-03-05 03:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell what OS you use by your spelling..I'm just cool like that. Ubuntu. Check my source.
2007-03-04 20:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by rewter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋