I recently received my Ubuntu Linux liveCD in the mail, and it says to put it in the CD drive then restart. I have done this, it takes me to the Ubuntu boot menu, but I didn't choose to "Start or Install" because I was paranoid that it would overwrite Windows, please somebody, I need to know specifically if running the LiveCD will overwrite anything on my computer.
2007-03-09 19:36:46 · 6 answers · asked by link22126 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
When you select "start and install" it will start Ubuntu from the CD without installing anything. after the desktop loads, there will be an "install" option on the desktop. dont worry!
2007-03-09 19:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by MadMax08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It "shouldn't" - Heh!
When you run the disk as a Live CD , it will simply load from the disk to a desktop without changing anything on your hard drive - though there is always the element of risk with any software.
From the desktop you can do most things as for Windows - just a bit slower as reads everything off disk.
There is also an icon on the desktop for Install.
Double click on this if you want to install to your hard drive and when it starts you will get an option of where to install Ubuntu to - it can also move your existing Windows partition , resize it , and install Linux into the free space.
The best option is to go and grab a new hard drive - or even an old one 20GB is more than ample and is handy to try out new Operating Systems without risking your existing setups.
Also wander over to the Ubuntu Forums and there is a LOT of info on dual booting etc that you should find very useful.
If you want to ask a Ubuntu specific question just post and replies are very fast.
2007-03-09 19:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by cnsystemsaustralia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the Ubuntu has administration of what's known ascontinual c: and residing house windows calls forcontinual C: to load and create an NTSF report format. you're able to have a not common time installation twin boot with Ubuntu first on the not easycontinual, not that it may not be performed. attempting to chop up the partition for residing house windows could additionally create some subject, because of the fact that's going to upload the partition to the decrease back end of the partition and not the front end. This leaves a difficulty the place residing house windows desires to be instaalled first and then Ubuntu to get the right twin booting gadget. in my view I run 2 not common drives. residing house windows on c: and Linux oncontinual D: that way if one crashes it would not impact the different working gadget.
2016-10-01 21:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by leisinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Howzit bro!
I distribute Ubuntu and tell me tell you this:
Ubuntu comes in two CDs namely the 'LiveCD' and the 'IntallCD'. We normally use the liveCD for promotional purposes only.. it runs from the cd-rom and does not install on to the hard drive. It just gives you a look and feel of the operating system
If you like what you saw while using the liveCD, you may get yourself the IntallCD and intall the operating system on your computer. The installCD will format you drive and install on the drive.
The liveCD is no harm and runs only from youy CD-ROM (or whatever drive you have).
So live-away bro: Welcome to the Linux world ;)
2007-03-09 19:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mac-C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't. If you will have rhw arabdard unix bootloader, then you can choose which OS to run first.It's also possible to create several partitions, so for instance you could choose freebsd, redhat and windows xp
2007-03-09 19:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by SeriouslyInLove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
running the live CD won't touch anything on your hard drive: it runs completely off you CD Drive and RAM: it is completely safe.
2007-03-09 19:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by screaminhangover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋