linux

[20mm]

hey guys i've been using windows all my life and i think it's time for me to try something a bit new. what's a good linux program to use for a beginer? i also still wanna be able to use xp for when i play games and what not.

 

[m3trj]

You mean you want a distribution of Linux? There's a few. Mandrake is good for beginners.

To be able to use Windows as well, you need to dual boot. You need to partition your hard drive into 2 partitions for Windows and Linux. The Linux you are instaling should take care of the bootloader.

 

[20mm]

cool...is there a place to where i can read up on all of this stuff?

 

[horndude]

http://www.linux.org
http://www.tldp.org

 

[20mm]

ahhh b-e-a-utiful thanks ever so much