[color=blue][/color][b] I would like to use Linux on a computer with an OS of Vista. I need to know which version would work whether its Red Hat version 5 or 7. and What exacty do I need in specifications to my hard drive? Partitions, And is a Dual boot possible with vista or do I have to revert back to an XP system? Please let me know , I would appreciate all information as I do want to be able to use and operate Linux. Thank you.

Dual booting is possible with Vista. I would suggest that you try a Live CD first, to ensure hardware compatibility, and also to find the distro. that you like best. I suggest Ubuntu, Kubuntu or Fedora. Others here, I'm sure, will suggest their favourite Live CD distros.

[quote=JoMaMa Not yo MaMa][color=blue][/color][b] I would like to use Linux on a computer with an OS of Vista. I need to know which version would work whether its Red Hat version 5 or 7. and What exacty do I need in specifications to my hard drive? Partitions, And is a Dual boot possible with vista or do I have to revert back to an XP system? Please let me know , I would appreciate all information as I do want to be able to use and operate Linux. Thank you.[/quote]

Look here: http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm

I myself, didn't use a partition, I installed linux, in windows vista, and somehow from there, it allowed me to dual boot, no worrying about partitioning... when I booted up linux for the first time, it went through a surprisingly fast install process, without the cd... Dual booting is possible with any PC, so you should just be able to boot up from the live cd, and install it...

I guarantee Mr. Frum that your installation took care of the partitioning for you. There is no way to have a native Linux installation and Vista share the same partition without serious modification.