Computer Hope
Software => BSD, Linux, and Unix => Topic started by: Calum on October 30, 2006, 02:58:02 AM
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Hi
I currently have Windows XP pro but I'd like to try out Linux
Could you recommend a distribution for me that is easy to use and will work with my system?
I'm a complete linux newbie so I have no idea what I'm looking for
I'd like to be able to partition my drive during linux installation if that's possible, so I can dual boot it with Windows XP
I have a 100Gb HDD - how much space will I need for Linux?
Also, will all of my hardware work with linux?
Like I said, I'm a complete newbie, I have no idea about Linux
Hardware - AMD Turion 64 MT-37, 1Gb RAM, 100Gb HDD, ATi Mobility X1600, Creative Audigy 2 ZS Notebook, Sony DW-Q520A DVDRW, Freecom 250Gb external HDD, Logitech Pilot Optical Mouse, Corsair Flash Voyager 1Gb
Any advice and help would be appreciated, remember I have no real clue about it
Thanks
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I would start by downloading a few LiveCD distributions - Linspire, Slax, Ubuntu, etc. and see what works best. It will be slow as it runs from the CD, but nothing will be written to the hard drive at all. Safe for data. ;)
www.distrowatch.com for links to anything you would need.
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Cool, thanks a lot