Just got a new laptop and want linux

m3_tw0 · 23-April-04, 12:42 AM

Well the laptop isnt anywhere new but it is new to me.

http://www.computingreview.com/pscHa...0_5638crx.aspx

Thats a link to it. I know it isnt great so I was thinking why not use linux? I have never used it before but I have a slackware bootable cd of it and was messin with it for a little bit. My question is where can I get a version of it where I can format the drive and install that only on the comp so I dont have to boot off cd all the time. If there are any linux gurus out there that can help please do.

scapegoat · 23-April-04, 01:02 AM

http://www.linuxiso.org/

They have a link there to every major distro of linux avalible.

m3_tw0 · 23-April-04, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scapegoat


	http://www.linuxiso.org/ They have a link there to just about every distro of linux avalible.

Any one version better then another version? I am clueless when it comes to linux.

scapegoat · 23-April-04, 01:54 AM

Here is one more site to Peruse

http://www.distrowatch.org/ ( has more distro's than you can shake a stick at)

I started out using mandrake. Its easy to install and run... great way to start out learning

m3_tw0 · 23-April-04, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapegoat


	Here is one more site to Peruse http://www.distrowatch.org/ ( has more distro's than you can shake a stick at) I started out using mandrake. Its easy to install and run... great way to start out learning

Ty for the links scape. I will look thru them and see but I dont know if I want the laptop anymore. Ty anyways.

Dr3w · 25-April-04, 10:35 AM

If your new to linux i would stick to red hat distro or mandrake or suse.. well the new version of mandrake is sort of buggy but i would go with red hat or suse.

TekieB · 25-April-04, 11:22 AM

I would reccomend ferdora core (the free version of red hat) Very easy to install and get running.

There is also a command with knoppix to copy the files to the hard drive "fromhd=/dev/hda1"

nev_payne · 25-April-04, 01:00 PM

Ive never heard someone have such a strong opinion towards linux. Im going for suse in my 2nd rig. Seems to have an easier feel to it.

Sparky · 25-April-04, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TekieB


	I would reccomend ferdora core (the free version of red hat)

Hmmm Red hat itself is free as long as you just download and dont go out and buy it from frys.

m3_tw0 · 25-April-04, 01:55 PM

I would pop xp pro on their but for some reason the comp doesnt want to install it. We will see tho because I may just get rid of the computer for like $200.

aaronrkelly · 25-April-04, 03:03 PM

Do you get any error messages - what happens. Have you tried any type of diagnoistics???

23-April-04, 12:42 AM		#1 (permalink)
m3_tw0 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Just got a new laptop and want linux Well the laptop isnt anywhere new but it is new to me. http://www.computingreview.com/pscHa...0_5638crx.aspx Thats a link to it. I know it isnt great so I was thinking why not use linux? I have never used it before but I have a slackware bootable cd of it and was messin with it for a little bit. My question is where can I get a version of it where I can format the drive and install that only on the comp so I dont have to boot off cd all the time. If there are any linux gurus out there that can help please do.

23-April-04, 01:02 AM		#2 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	http://www.linuxiso.org/ They have a link there to every major distro of linux avalible. Last edited by scapegoat; 23-April-04 at 01:50 AM..

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23-April-04, 01:54 AM		#4 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	Here is one more site to Peruse http://www.distrowatch.org/ ( has more distro's than you can shake a stick at) I started out using mandrake. Its easy to install and run... great way to start out learning

25-April-04, 10:35 AM		#6 (permalink)
Dr3w Apex Elite Expert Tech	If your new to linux i would stick to red hat distro or mandrake or suse.. well the new version of mandrake is sort of buggy but i would go with red hat or suse.

25-April-04, 11:22 AM		#7 (permalink)
TekieB Apex Techie Lite	I would reccomend ferdora core (the free version of red hat) Very easy to install and get running. There is also a command with knoppix to copy the files to the hard drive "fromhd=/dev/hda1"

25-April-04, 01:00 PM		#8 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	Ive never heard someone have such a strong opinion towards linux. Im going for suse in my 2nd rig. Seems to have an easier feel to it.

25-April-04, 01:55 PM		#10 (permalink)
m3_tw0 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I would pop xp pro on their but for some reason the comp doesnt want to install it. We will see tho because I may just get rid of the computer for like $200.

25-April-04, 03:03 PM		#11 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	Do you get any error messages - what happens. Have you tried any type of diagnoistics???