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Computer Crazy Joined: Mar 29, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted Apr 06, 2008 at 11:35:04 PM Subject: Which Version Hi I want to download Linux but I dont know which one to Download? Which one Is the coolest and runs on a somewhat slow computer (1.3 Ghz) Also I want Linux But I also Want my windows to stay Can I do that? as well as every thing else said here? (Exceptions are willing to be made) Computer Crazy
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Mr. Xeno Joined Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 07, 2008 3:25:59 PM Subject: Re: Which Version Which version is just a matter of personal preference. I'm new to Linux myself, so I just dove right in and tried several versions. I'm taking a Linux class in college using openSUSE 10.3. That version takes some computer knowledge to install and configure, but I like it for what it is. If you're looking for a version that is very "user friendly" and easy to install, Unbuntu 7.10 seems to be one of the most popular. Fedora 8 and Linux Mint 4.0 are also good choices. All three of these distros can run off of the CD without installing on the HD, which can help you decide which distro is right for you. You can have a dual-boot system with Windows and Linux. Linux has a built in disk partitioner if you already have Windows and want to install Linux on the same HD.
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fninja Joined Apr 05, 2008 Posts: 55 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 07, 2008 4:36:08 PM Subject: Re: Which Version I would recommend taking the time to learn and install debian stable(etch),and by learn I mean install it,and if any issues come up,resolve them as best you can and dont try to just grab another distro that might not have it or something like that.Thats how I did it,and I've been using debian for about 6 years now,the best in my opinion(not however the most up-to-date,not that its old though).As far as keeping windows,You will likely have to repartition(unless You install to a different drive),and for that I would recommend You download the GParted livecd and boot of that,then(and be careful here-You dont want to bork Your windows install-)select the windows partition,resize it to a reasonable size(remember You need enough for two os's-and a swap space for linux-)and then add two partitions(or You can do that in the installer,in that case just make one-Youll erase and repartition that partition in the installer),one for the main os(most of the size)and a small one for the swap space(although I do recommend You use the installer instead,so then just make that one and have it write the partition table and close gparted and such).
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 590 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Apr 08, 2008 4:28:29 AM Subject: Which Version I would not necessarily recommend beginning with a distribution such as Debian unless you are fairly savvy with both OS installation as well as Linux/Unix. If you are not, then there are definitely distros. that are friendlier to newbies, Ubuntu and derivatives (Kubuntu, Xubuntu) being the most popular, and with good reason: very easy and intuitive installation and post-installation setup. OpenSuse and Fedora are also fairly easily installed, and are easy-to-maintain systems. Once you've played with any of these systems for a while, then go out and try other distros., such as pure Debian. Take the red pill Climate Change Blog Food Weblog
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fninja Joined Apr 05, 2008 Posts: 55 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 08, 2008 1:24:41 PM Subject: Re: Which Version I found it personally being 'babied'-if You will-didnt help me any,as I'm not incapable of learning the ropes on my own.And thats effectively what 'easier' distros try to do.I honestly dont think I would half of what I know now about linux/unix,if I hadn't just dealt with it and its quirks myself.That being said,whatever floats Your boat lol!
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 590 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Apr 09, 2008 2:09:29 AM Subject: Which Version Didn't mean to offend fninja. One is not babied if using Fedora or any of the Ubuntu family. I was simply pointing out that installation and post-installation setup is much easier than a vanilla Debian approach. You can do anything on these distros. that you can do with Debian. I use Fedora to power my LAMP server, program development, as well as a cluster for numerical simulations and analyses. Hardly baby stuff. And I use Kubuntu for all my mobile computing, being able to stay in touch, securely, with the Fedora machines from anywhere on the globe. As you said, to each his own, but a few little steps initially are usually encouraging. Take the red pill Climate Change Blog Food Weblog
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fninja Joined Apr 05, 2008 Posts: 55 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 09, 2008 2:45:55 AM Subject: Re: Which Version No offense taken.I just notice that whenever I check out say fedora for example,I find myself wandering back,and I attribute that to the quality of debian.Things like debian package system,and their intolerance(lol)for new for just the sake of new without being (too)outdated.Just my opinion though.Dont mind me lol!
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Thorrax Joined Apr 14, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 14, 2008 7:16:08 PM Subject: Re: Which Version Hello friends, Since I am trying to learn Linux, when you say to partition the hard drive, how much space is needed to run Linux? I have a 120 gig hard drive with 50% used now. I also have a secondary hard drive of 320 gig with only 50 gigs used at the moment. Can I just simply use the secondary drive for Linux and if so, are there any tutorials to guide me through the setup? Thank you, Thorrax
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Trey Joined Feb 19, 2008 Posts: 13 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 14, 2008 8:12:02 PM Subject: Which Version If I were you I would get Ubuntu because it does everything you want and it will run of any computer. I only have 276 mb of RAM and it runs fine.
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