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ellster456 Joined: Jul 03, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted Jul 03, 2008 at 2:04:18 PM Subject: New computer, new distro I'm not good at computer specs, but my old computer had Ubuntu and my new computer is better than my old computer. I have a small knowledge of Linux, mainly terminal, sudo get install apt, that sort. I'm not very good at the other terminal applications that involve configuring things. I'd like a distribution that offers at least what Ubuntu offered, if not more, but with easier installation? I'm not into programming at all. I will also be partitioning my harddrive to have both Windows Vista 64 Bit Home Premium (came with computer) and Linux. I have to keep Vista on in order to keep my warranty.
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chart3399 Joined Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 72 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 03, 2008 2:40:40 PM Subject: New computer, new distro If you want to move away from Unbuntu checkout OpenSUSE 11. Its pretty nifty. ....corey
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Leo Joined Jun 22, 2008 Posts: 5 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 3:06:20 AM Subject: New computer, new distro Linux mint may be a good for you since it's like ubuntu distro w/ the new look and easy installation
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Lin Joined Jul 04, 2008 Posts: 29 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 4:59:27 AM Subject: New computer, new distro Mint is Ubuntu + proprietary/restricted things. It does give more possibilities outofthebox, but still, its devs DO NOT believe in Free Software("We do not believe in boycotting proprietary software"). Suse is NOT linux. Its suse. Mate, id recommend you to kill Vista in the place, it is NOT connected with the warranty at all. Even more, you can get refund from where you got it preinstalled, as you have right to. Ubuntu is nice for start, you could install it, and start hacking and reading. Then move on to something more serious and flexible, like Debian, Slackware, ZenWalk, Gentoo. See, ubuntu is real nice for study, but not if you want YOUR PERSONAL system. Start hackin and readin!
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 394 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 6:30:42 AM Subject: New computer, new distro Lin is right, there is no way that your hardware warranty can be tied to Vista. If it is, then I suspect that your warranty is not entirely legal. So don't worry about that. Also, the installations do not get much easier than Ubuntu, although I am partial to Kubuntu. If you decide to get rid of Vista, then installation is a snap. If not, then just be sure to (1) set up /, /home and /swap partitions, and have the Linux bootloader install itself where it suggests. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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ellster456 Joined Jul 03, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 1:57:55 PM Subject: New computer, new distro When do I set up these partitions? Will the installation prompt me to or do I have to do this beforehand?
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Lin Joined Jul 04, 2008 Posts: 29 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 06, 2008 3:58:30 PM Subject: New computer, new distro Hmm, I had simular questions as I was totally new to linux, I guess they are somehow predictable. The best option would be to 1. install some kind of emulation software, like VMWare, VirtualPC etc. see wikipedia for virtualisation. After this, get ISO of distribution you want, create a virtual machine and mount ISO as a CDROM. 2. get some descent linux book(no need for hardcopy, even as a PDF or HTML, or even forum search function). 3. Use 2 to install 1. =) Almost all installations allow disk repartitioning. But its much better to try this in virtual, untill you know it - no danger of doing something wrong. BTW all knowledge that youll get, spending time of reading, is not read-and-forget.It will prove valuable for you many times.(Unless you need only text processor and music player from your PC(standing in the dark corner). In that case you can just get Ubuntu ISO, burn the image, boot from it and do autoinstallation overkill) [Modified by: Lin on July 06, 2008 04:01 PM]
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 394 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Jul 07, 2008 5:49:17 AM Subject: New computer, new distro The installation will prompt you. It will offer you a default partition setup which is generally suitable, but it will re-format your drive. Alternatively, you will have the option to edit existing partitions, or to create new ones. If you want to keep Vista on there, then you can either do as Lin recommended, or use a Windows program to shrink the existing Windows partition to free up room on the hard drive. You can then use the free space to set up the Linux partitions during installation, and the installation will also give you the option to dual-boot. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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