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    Spicker's Avatar AKA jaigandhi5 BT Rep: +7BT Rep +7
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    hey guyz im thinkin about installing linux....

    i dont know anything about linux except tht its open source and very stable

    i am sure i can learn quickly...

    where to start?
    which version to use?
    easy to use?
    any precautions?
    important things i should noe..?
    programs and stuff i shud install?

    currently i jus started downloadin MandrakeMove from suprnova i noe wt it is...it runs from the cd shud i cancel it and download redhat? shud i cancel it and download the full mandrake 9.2? :helpsmile:

    edit: wt is slackware?

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    Originally posted by jaigandhi5@9 January 2004 - 17:52
    hey guyz im thinkin about installing linux....

    i dont know anything about linux except tht its open source and very stable

    i am sure i can learn quickly...

    where to start?
    which version to use?
    easy to use?
    any precautions?
    important things i should noe..?
    programs and stuff i shud install?

    currently i jus started downloadin MandrakeMove from suprnova i noe wt it is...it runs from the cd shud i cancel it and download redhat? shud i cancel it and download the full mandrake 9.2? :helpsmile:

    edit: wt is slackware?
    1. Download Mandrake
    2. Mandrake
    3. Yes very, the easyest
    4. Partition space so if you screw up
    5. It takes a little to get use to, its like windows in most ways tho.
    6. Mozilla Internet browser, is a good start.

    Mandrake is free, all linux distro's are free. Download it here http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/ftp.php3 . That way you can get it fast and and complete.

    Slack ware is just another version of linux, i haven't used it.

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    Spicker's Avatar AKA jaigandhi5 BT Rep: +7BT Rep +7
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    thank u

    anyone wana add anything?

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    Originally posted by jaigandhi5@9 January 2004 - 20:41
    thank u

    anyone wana add anything?
    Im sure a lot more people would but this has been asked an abundance of times.

    Try searching the forum for topics pertaining to linux and Im sure you will get tons of helpful info to start you on your quest to using "the" best o.s. there is.

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    Originally posted by shn+9 January 2004 - 20:22--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (shn @ 9 January 2004 - 20:22)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-jaigandhi5@9 January 2004 - 20:41
    thank u

    anyone wana add anything?
    Im sure a lot more people would but this has been asked an abundance of times.

    Try searching the forum for topics pertaining to linux and Im sure you will get tons of helpful info to start you on your quest to using "the" best o.s. there is. [/b][/quote]
    Yep i asked awhile ago, shn you halped I don&#39;t have 56k anymore

    @jaigandhi5 just download it, then use. The best way to learn is by trial and error.

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    hey guys im running linux right now

    im using KNOPPIX

    it runs from the cd its pretty coool&#33;

    i cant seem to get GAIM working ( instant messaging MSN)

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    can u tell me where to get this knoppix linux version? i wanna try it out. Do i still need a parrtition for progrrams and stuff either though it runs from a cd? how deos it work?

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    Id like to add that Xandros linux is pretty good for a noob who is really use to windows atmosphere.

    http://www.xandros.com/

    Get the iso off bittorent though because it cost from their site.
    More assholes that think linux should not be free.

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    Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@10 January 2004 - 21:52
    can u tell me where to get this knoppix linux version? i wanna try it out. Do i still need a parrtition for progrrams and stuff either though it runs from a cd? how deos it work?
    no u do not need a partition for it AT ALL

    as a matter of fact u dont even need to have a HARDDRIVE soo kool B)

    http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=44

    currently im downloading mandrake....

    ill see the link for xandros as well

    thx

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    Originally posted by jaigandhi5+10 January 2004 - 16:22--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jaigandhi5 &#064; 10 January 2004 - 16:22)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ROSSCO_2004@10 January 2004 - 21:52
    can u tell me where to get this knoppix linux version? i wanna try it out. Do i still need a parrtition for progrrams and stuff either though it runs from a cd? how deos it work?
    no u do not need a partition for it AT ALL

    as a matter of fact u dont even need to have a HARDDRIVE soo kool B)

    http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=44

    currently im downloading mandrake....

    ill see the link for xandros as well

    thx [/b][/quote]
    thanks im downloading right now

    16hours left lol, slow 128k cable connection...


    EDIT: question...how do u insytall programs in linux if it doesnt use a hard drive...and how does it install drivers?

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