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cocaine
12-10-2007, 08:28 PM
So, if you install Linux onto a CD, will it run off the CD, or does it have to be installed onto your PC?

Also, will it overwrite the XP OS?

Thanks (:
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 08:31 PM
some distros have a live cd that will run off the CD without touching your PC. Some don't have have to be installed to use.
cocaine
12-10-2007, 08:32 PM
some distros have a live cd that will run off the CD without touching your PC. Some don't have have to be installed to use.

oh, so you just click on the cd thing, and it'll load something up and it'll run Linux?

so when you take out the CD it goes back to windows?
jesus
12-10-2007, 08:33 PM
or you could create a new partition on your hard drive and install it to that

that way it would be seperate from xp and should ask you as your pc is loading which operating system you would like to use
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 08:36 PM
oh, so you just click on the cd thing, and it'll load something up and it'll run Linux?

so when you take out the CD it goes back to windows?

Yeh, stick the disk it, boot it, then just reboot without the CD in to go back to windows (for a live cd)
cocaine
12-10-2007, 08:38 PM
Yeh, stick the disk it, boot it, then just reboot without the CD in to go back to windows (for a live cd)

ooh, cool.

so what distributions are compatiable with a live cd?
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 08:40 PM
Ubuntu, www.ubuntu.com (http://www.ubuntu.com) i think :P Also, kubuntu, edubuntu, xubuntu there are some more i think that arent ubuntu based. But Ubuntu rules tbh.
cocaine
12-10-2007, 08:41 PM
Ubuntu, www.ubuntu.com (http://www.ubuntu.com) i think :P Also, kubuntu, edubuntu, xubuntu there are some more i think that arent ubuntu based. But Ubuntu rules tbh.

ok thanks (:

one more thing, do i need any sort of program to install ubuntu onto the disc?

or do i stick it straight on and run it from there?
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 08:47 PM
You'll need to be able to burn ISO images. something like Alcohol 120%, MagicISO or Nero can do this.

I found this free guide, with a free alternative.

http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm
cocaine
12-10-2007, 08:53 PM
ok thanks, +rep :D
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 09:03 PM
No problem :)

Hope you Enjoy Ubuntu ;P
cocaine
12-10-2007, 09:08 PM
haha thanks.

i clicked the download link and i dont think i will download 657MB before i go to bed.

so i'll d/l tomorrow :D

cheers!
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 09:16 PM
Leave it on overnight ;)
cocaine
12-10-2007, 09:24 PM
Leave it on overnight ;)

na, im paranoid about leaving stuff on while im asleep.

and my PC is quite noisy anyway, all i'll hear is the fan.
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 09:28 PM
Why be paranoid? :P Anyway, yeh, when you get it, you will love it !! If it wasn't for the games I play I would be using Ubuntu as my Main OS right now.
cocaine
12-10-2007, 09:33 PM
Why be paranoid? :P

because im paranoid that something will set on fire or whatever.

yeah im really stupid (:
Tawmu
12-10-2007, 09:42 PM
Ahh ok :) Nvm then, get it tomorrow and the first time you use it youll love it!
cocaine
12-10-2007, 09:59 PM
Ahh ok :) Nvm then, get it tomorrow and the first time you use it youll love it!

k so lemmie get this straight

install it on CD
pop CD in disc tray
it runs linux as an OS (From the CD)
take cd out
it goes back to XP

?
cocaine
13-10-2007, 11:58 AM
ok, ive installed it

im gna finish my flight then load it

cheers :D
Lycan
13-10-2007, 12:03 PM
lol, and in another few days another version of ubuntu is to be released.

Ubuntu rocks

in my room at the momment i have 3 computers and a laptop.... sadly only one runs ubuntu but i'm using it to watch scrubs at the momment
cocaine
13-10-2007, 01:09 PM
ok, ive read some stuff and i want to install Linux onto a partion.

when i click "install" (when im running it off a live CD) it gives me several options, all of which i dont know which one to choose

can anyone help...? thanks :D remember that i want linux on a partion :P
Technologic
13-10-2007, 02:33 PM
SLAX linux is good for beginners.

google it
cocaine
13-10-2007, 03:21 PM
SLAX linux is good for beginners.

google it

i didnt ask that tho..
cocaine
13-10-2007, 06:25 PM
dsgdfsgdshgfhdgfd

i cant get the internet on it :(
BIG-BAD-BOSS
17-10-2007, 02:05 PM
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DaveTaylor
17-10-2007, 02:10 PM
you will need ndiswrapper
BIG-BAD-BOSS
17-10-2007, 02:19 PM
Cheers, so how do we get that on Linux? xP
DaveTaylor
17-10-2007, 02:22 PM
sudo apt-get install ndiswrapper
sudo apt-get install <drivername>
sudo <drivername> -w/lib/firmware <driverfile
sudo ndiswrapper -i <driverinfofile>
modprobe ndiswrapper

http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/joomla/
doctor-spamz
18-10-2007, 01:58 PM
Im BBB, Im on UBUNTU and it works off disk and the web works automatically!

Woot. This is helpful if windows xp mucks up or my dad puts a password on it!

-BBB.