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Linux newbie We all start somewhere...

#1 JEservices

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Posted 29 October 2004 - 09:03 PM

I have been curious about Linux for years, and just recently I recieved an older laptop with some problems on the HD. I wanted to put Linux on it. Could someone point me in the right step on how to do the ISO and the different versions? I would like to be able to load it up by turning on the computer with the CD in the tray. I guess all of them are like that.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

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#2 Grinler

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Posted 31 October 2004 - 01:06 PM

I wouls uggestion you check out Knoppix until you feel more comfortable with linux.

Knoppix

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#3 JEservices

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Posted 31 October 2004 - 10:35 PM

Thanks for the link.

I didnt know that you spoke German. The site is in German.

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#4 KoanYorel

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Posted 01 November 2004 - 01:03 AM

The official website for Knoppix is on Klaus Knopper's website, at

Knoppers

Or check Here

I've been playing with the bootable disk for a couple of months, but I won't be much help otherwise.

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