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 Aug 26 2008, 01:37 PM
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Or should I just try an alternative, such as backing up the Windows 2000 and installing Linux over it? This post has been edited by trashcan7: Aug 26 2008, 03:18 PM |
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Aug 26 2008, 07:21 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 8,480 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Which flavor of Linux? Ubuntu is pretty painless to install as a dual-boot. I should note that if you go back to W2k, you will need the CD to run fix/mbr.
After you decide which version to try, you can go to their support site and read the FAQ's and their support forums. Our own LInux forum is also a good place to start. http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/ http://www.linuxquestions.org/ -------------------- Mark
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Aug 30 2008, 12:34 AM
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 Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,978 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151 |
I recommend you take a look at Wubi. It will install Ubuntu much
like any other program installs. No need to partition. http://wubi-installer.org/ Step by step install guide: http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php#use -------------------- |
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Aug 31 2008, 02:46 PM
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hello raw...
i started wubi and installed it as said in the guide... However i had a problem.. when i chose from the boot to go into ubuntu... it started the partitionner... is it normal? |
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Sep 5 2008, 05:16 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-September 08 Member No.: 236,172 |
why dont u use VMware? u can install any linux variant on windows platform....
no need for partition and all... This post has been edited by dark_knight: Sep 5 2008, 05:17 AM |
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Sep 5 2008, 08:26 PM
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Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,978 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151 |
No that is not normal. Wubi does not need to partition anything.
Just a guess here...did you download the Ubuntu ISO and if so is it in the Wubi folder? -------------------- |
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Sep 15 2008, 02:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 25-July 08 Member No.: 225,061 |
i did download the iso . and yes it is in a folder on the hard disk.
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Sep 15 2008, 08:57 PM
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Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,978 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151 |
My best guess is the ISO you downloaded is not the right one.
Delete the ISO from the wubi folder and run wubi again. From the wubi page: QUOTE It is recommended to let Wubi download the ISO for you.
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