linux

[fotno_]

hello everyone,just wanted to know if it was possible to run windows xp and linux on a toshiba m115 s3094 80 gig hard drive 1gig ram drive.duo core intel? thanks for any replies.

 

[Greg]

By "80 gig hard drive 1gig hard drive" I assume you mean "80 gig hard drive 1gig memory," and yeah, you could dual boot XP and Linux on it. It will run like a charm.

 

[fotno_]

thanks for the reply . yes i,m sorry for the typo.

 

[jakec]

So what are you trying to do with Linux? Learn it, or do you have a specific Objective in mind eg. running a server. just thought I'd post you some links so you can read up or whatever:

http://www.linuxsurvival.com/index....=CE&mid=&ceid=5
(Needs Java)

it gets you more familiar with some of the more Basic Linux commands

Also I'll share with you my secret "stash" of Linux websites, so you can become a master like Me :

Linux Networking:

http://www.lesbell.com.au/Home.nsf/...0b?OpenDocument

Sharing files between Windows and Linux

http://www.fbeedle.com/technote/03-...15/etude15.html

Linux reviews

http://linuxtoday.com/

Linux online bible

http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

Linux Distribution Links
http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/
http://www.distromania.com/
www.linuxquestions.org

using knoppix to rescue files
http://www.shockfamily.net/cedric/knoppix/

Linux Tutorials: Introduction to Linux, Hands on guide
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/index.html

Ultimate guide for beginners
http://www.linuxlots.com/~jam/

The beginners Linux guide
http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/

Linux Laptops
http://www.linux-laptop.net/
http://www.tuxmobil.org/

Windows V Linux a comparison
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_vs._Linux
http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/Linux.vs.Windows.html

Installing Mempis
http://www.mepisguides.com/install/...Partitions.html
http://www.mepisguides.com/install/...-and-clear.html

Installing GRUB to USB
http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/grub_intro

Dual boot Ubuntu 6.06 +XP
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing

Although it is not a info site, still a good read (for KDE users )
http://www.illusionary.com/GNOMEvKDE.html

also try this threads sticked at the top of the forum:
http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?threadid=64151
http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?threadid=44555

As for choosing a Linux distro I have a few recomendations:

Most of these run as a live CD meaning they run from RAM, just put the CD ROM in you ROM drive boot it up and it runs entirley from RAM and when your done shut the system down, take the CD out and Reboot into your windows system. This is a great way to try Linux without risking anything ie your windows system

Kubuntu
http://www.kubuntu.org/

Mandriva
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/downloads/mirrors

PCLinuxOS .92
http://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/live-cd/english/preview/
ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/live-cd/english/preview/

This is the distro I use and recommend, Why because it works right out of the box. No need to configure Everything, everything just works. It also comes as a 1 CD install that is a live CD that you can install later if you wish.

BeatrIX
http://www.watsky.net/download.html

Mephis
http://www.mepis.org/

Servers

ATMission:
http://www.atconsultancy.nl/atmission/

Devil Linux:
http://www.devil-linux.org/home/index.php

Smoothwall
http://www.smoothwall.org/

Distros for older Hardware:

feather Linux
http://featherlinux.berlios.de/

Vector Linux 4.3
http://www.vectorlinux.com/

DSL
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

Puppy Linux
http://www.puppylinux.org/user/viewpage.php?page_id=3

Slackware/ SLAX (Live CD)
http://www.slackware.com/
http://www.slax.org/

you can find more here

http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/Mini_Distributions/
http://www.linuxlinks.com/Distributions/Floppy/

if your still unsure of which distro to pick, try these Distro Choosers:
http://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html
http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/

hope this Helps,

Jake

 

[fotno_]

thanks for the info.yes I'm trying to learn it.

 

[The General]

Is everyone dyslexic now or something?

It's not "Duo Core Intel" it's "Intel Core Duo"