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dude321 Joined: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted Dec 28, 2007 at 3:22:36 AM Subject: boot from CD - Xubuntu Hi there. I'm new to the linux world. I wanted to try out Xubuntu on an old 98 of mine.I thought I could boot it from the CD and try it out before actually installing it but could not figure out how. Is there a way to do this? Also, once I install it, can I still access my old files or does installing it automatically format the hard drive? Thanks for the help! Dude.
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Alban Lusitanae Joined Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 6 Other Topics	Posted: Dec 28, 2007 10:24:07 AM Subject: boot from CD - Xubuntu Well I tried the LiveCD from Ubuntu and it worked fine (slow because it's a live CD). Perhaps you should try that instead. It loads the OS without installing. :) Just remember to burn the ISO with the Lead Out, otherwise it won't be recognized on the boot.
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alpinesatan.com Joined Dec 01, 2007 Posts: 639 Location:London, England Other Topics	Posted: Dec 28, 2007 12:57:10 PM Subject: boot from CD - Xubuntu Hey Dude! You need to setup your bios to boot from cdrom for it to work. Be warned do not install it unless you want to wipe you 98 os. If you want to dual boot you will need to partition your hard drive and install to the partition. Kind Regards OS X 10.4.11 and Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon 7.10, not forgetting fedora :D
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Alban Lusitanae Joined Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 6 Other Topics	Posted: Dec 28, 2007 4:17:56 PM Subject: boot from CD - Xubuntu yeah partition magic will do the trick if you're in Windows
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