10-10-2009, 09:13 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-10-2009, 09:20 AM by ProspectDotNet.)
Firstly, this is for people who want to start using Linux and do not know where to start. If you have nothing good to say about this small tutorial, then please, refrain from posting.
If you want to get familiar with Linux but don't know where to start, try this. Linux has many distros, so there are plenty to choose from. If you are new, you might want to check out Ubuntu, it's Linux for Human Beings.
I choose to showcase Ububtu because I feel that it is a very easy distro to learn.
The Wubi-installer for windows will help you successfully install Ubuntu. The installer does include a few other distros, but just a couple. I have used this method and I've had success.
THIS WILL ALLOW A DUAL BOOT OF YOUR WINDOWS OS AND UBUNTU. IT WILL NOT ERASE YOUR WINDOWS OS.
Wubi-installer:
http://wubi-installer.org/
Follow the on screen instructions and you will have no problems, it is a very simple process because it does all of the work for you. No manual partitioning is needed.
Be sure to remember your log-in information, you will need it when you boot Ubuntu.
When the installation is complete your machine will restart. You will now have a black screen with two choices. Your current OS will be the default choice, one arrow key down will be Ubuntu. Select it, hit enter and log into your new Ubuntu environment.
I hope this helps people who want to be new Linux users.
If you want to get familiar with Linux but don't know where to start, try this. Linux has many distros, so there are plenty to choose from. If you are new, you might want to check out Ubuntu, it's Linux for Human Beings.
I choose to showcase Ububtu because I feel that it is a very easy distro to learn.
The Wubi-installer for windows will help you successfully install Ubuntu. The installer does include a few other distros, but just a couple. I have used this method and I've had success.
THIS WILL ALLOW A DUAL BOOT OF YOUR WINDOWS OS AND UBUNTU. IT WILL NOT ERASE YOUR WINDOWS OS.
Wubi-installer:
http://wubi-installer.org/
Follow the on screen instructions and you will have no problems, it is a very simple process because it does all of the work for you. No manual partitioning is needed.
Be sure to remember your log-in information, you will need it when you boot Ubuntu.
When the installation is complete your machine will restart. You will now have a black screen with two choices. Your current OS will be the default choice, one arrow key down will be Ubuntu. Select it, hit enter and log into your new Ubuntu environment.
I hope this helps people who want to be new Linux users.
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