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Easiest way to install Linux??

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/easiest-way-to-install-linux.52090/

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harpoon Original post #1
Mar 11, 2007 at 7:54 PM
I have a Conpaq M2000 Presaio laptop.It came bundled with Mandrake C.D's,but on my request had Winddows XP installed on it.However,Since I have to use the net a lot,security remains a chronic issue.
Can you please help with the installion of the mandrake C.D's without any fuss whatsoever.I would like to keep the Windows on a separate partition.It would be really appreciable if you could give me a step by step guide.
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mehulved #2
Mar 11, 2007 at 9:32 PM
Just go to windows disk management and create an empty partition of atleast 10GB. More the better. Do not format it to any filesystem then go about installing with Mandriva CD. It would be better to get a newer version of some linux and use it due to many reasons.
~Phenom~
~Phenom~ #3
Mar 11, 2007 at 10:10 PM
^^yeah , thats the easiest method . I install this way only.
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harpoon #4
Mar 13, 2007 at 11:45 AM
O.K.Thanks.Can you suggest some newer version but will be light on the system.It should be compatible with,Reliance data card,B.Band from BSNL,& printer.
Also please be kind to let me know the source to procure the same.
amitava82
amitava82 #5
Mar 13, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Ubuntu is the one you should go for. You will love it. I don't know about compatibility about Data Card coz i don't have one. but it should work. If have any problem, Just ASK. we will be more than happy to help you out.. :)
nileshgr
nileshgr #6
Mar 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM
tech_your_future said:
Just go to windows disk management and create an empty partition of atleast 10GB. More the better. Do not format it to any filesystem then go about installing with Mandriva CD. It would be better to get a newer version of some linux and use it due to many reasons.
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^^ Same here.
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harpoon #7
Mar 13, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Thanks guys.But where do I get it?
amitava82
amitava82 #8
Mar 13, 2007 at 5:18 PM
i've given you the link. here is a direct ftp link: *ftp.ale.org/mirrors/ubuntu-releases/edgy/ubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso

if you have slow connection then you can request a cd from ubuntu site or request in the distro request thread.
amitava82
amitava82 #10
Mar 13, 2007 at 5:59 PM
Ubuntu i guess. so i gave ubuntu link :grin:
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led_shankar #11
Mar 14, 2007 at 9:27 AM
@Harpoon: PClinuxOS is also new and light. :)

BTW, if you choose Ubuntu, choose the Xubuntu flavour if your machine is old.
Josan
Josan #12
Mar 17, 2007 at 10:12 PM
where Can i find PClinuxOS