VirtualPC Question..

[veg1992]

DOn't know whether to put this on Linux or Windows Sections... but ya w/e


i wanna master linux... and plan on using my system (running XP Currently) and virtually run Linux on VirtualPC.. it won't cause lag to my system right??

 

[saltynay]

well it won't be as quick as partitioning the drive and installing properly and using grub to select a start OS. Have you chosen which distro you want??

 

[veg1992]

^ yes Matt... its Ubuntu.. unless you know better ones...

 

[b1gapl]

Stick with Ubuntu. It's known to be the easiest, for Linux beginners. And is very user friendly.

 

[saltynay]

I found Mandriva or arklinux better for beginners to intermediate as it is similar to a windows layout

these are the ones I like:
pclinux
Ubuntu
knoppix
freespire
fedora

if you want something similar to a mac experience:
Dreamlinux

Here is a great website this a link to there screenshots section to help you choose the right user environment for you

LQ Linux Screenshots

 

[veg1992]

ok.. thanks guys... i'm planning on getting Ubuntu or ManDriva... can't decide... so i'll take the both... but how much ram should i give up... (i only have 768mb) or should i wait to learn this til next year when i get a new system?

 

[mssssee2]

768mbyte is ok for xp if you don't run any other programms simultaneously with virtual pc. 1GB would be flawless though for xp.