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Title: Linux?
Post by: iEATnoobs on August 20, 2007, 12:53:37 AM

Ok so I got a Dell laptop here and there is really nothing on it anymore and I don't use it at all now. I was going to reformat the HD and put xp back on it, but I though i might as well try linux for fun. Now i know nothing about linux and how to install it, so what is the best linux operating system to install for free, or would torrents work? And a walkthrough on how to install would be awsome.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: Eiii on August 20, 2007, 01:04:45 AM

...all linux distros are free. They have to be. Torrent's aren't needed.
Before you commit to one/install it, get a LiveCD of the distro to make sure it works with your laptop.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: ViciouZ on August 20, 2007, 11:40:44 AM

Quote from: Eiii on August 20, 2007, 01:04:45 AM

...all linux distros are free.

www.linspire.com
www.mandriva.com

:p

But you should probably start with Ubuntu/Kubuntu or Fedora if you plan on the servery side of things.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: KnacK on August 20, 2007, 12:46:42 PM

Ubuntu works great on my dell lattitude laptop.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: iEATnoobs on August 20, 2007, 12:50:26 PM

Now do i just install linux onto the computer or do i want to reformat my hard drive first? Also can I use a flashdrive to put linux on instead of a cd or can i dl and install linux right on my laptop?

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: KnacK on August 20, 2007, 12:55:06 PM

Get Ubuntu here (http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/desktopedition)

The installer will correctly format and partition your hard drive for you.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: iEATnoobs on August 20, 2007, 05:59:01 PM

ok now i dont have a disc to burn the iso image on. There an easy way to to do this without a cd?

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: MaDMaN on August 20, 2007, 07:22:47 PM

www.distrowatch.com

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: iEATnoobs on August 20, 2007, 11:58:56 PM

Now duel booted using Wubi. Was real easy and im installing the software right now.

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: iEATnoobs on August 21, 2007, 12:54:26 AM

Can somebody explain this in english please
http://madwifi.org/wiki/Compatibility#DWLG650

I need drivers for my wireless internet and i have madwifi on my laptop but i dont know where to go from there.

**EDIT** Im editing this post from my laptop, so that means i got everything to work fine. :D

Title: Re: Linux?
Post by: jitspoe on August 23, 2007, 03:23:49 PM

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but I though i might as well try linux for fun

If you're looking for something fun, linux isn't the answer. :)