can you install linux in a partition on an xp system?

Linux Geek <lgeek bfosotp.nil> wrote:

> On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:09:27 -0400, Jim wrote:
>
>> John Doe wrote:
>>>
>>> Linux is a server operating system.
>>>
>>> For the vast majority of personal computer users, using Linux is
>>> at best a hobby. If you have lots of time on your hands, it might
>>> be fun, but don't expect the overall experience to be productive.
>>>
>>
>> Your statement was quite correct, several years ago. Fortunately
>> I, and many others, have learned it is very much a mainstream OS
>> for the desktop. Even Dell acknowledges times have changed with
>> its newer offerings.
>
> Ooops, now you've done it. Next you're going to get "It's only good
> if you're setting up a server" baloney.

For now. Businesses will be lucky if Microsoft doesn't consume the
server market too, if it hasn't already.

> You committed heresy by stating it's "very much a mainstream OS".

Says a nym shifting zealot who hurls insults at the slightest
disagreement.

> Personally I firmly believe you are bang on
> the money.

In this very same thread, Linux Geek called Jim's comments "strange"
and "inaccurate".

> The only time I *ever* use my Windows box is if someone sends me
> a data file constructed in some obscure piece of Windows software.

Some people get a thrill out of inflicting pain on themselves.











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~Mike Hollywood wrote:
> xp pro, 80 gig drive, 4 partitoins,: os, programs, data, and a spare of
> 10gigs, all ntfs
> older duron AMD system: ecs mobo circa 2000 with bios same age. 1.6 g cpu
> speed.
> fsb is 100 mb/sec i think. 256 mb pc100 ram (2X128), burner, cd, etc.
>
> so i got a linux ubunto disk, and before I do anything stupid I thought I'd
> post here
> and find out where the alligators are, if any.

The alligators seem to be a lot of the respondents to this thread.
Seriously, I'm a Windows XP user trying to determine whether I want to
stay with it or make the move to Linux and I find no more alligators
associated with Ubuntu Linux than I do with Windows ( to this juncture
). That's a fact.

>
> I have zero experience with linux. Same with duel booting.

Ubuntu 7.04 looks after that alligator for you. Just make sure Windows
is installed before Linux.

> The disk I have will load itself into memory and
> then when you reboot it's gone.
> It also allows for an install, where it loads onto the hard drive.

Normal.

>
> 2 questions:
> uno: will it load into the empty ntfs partion?
> dos:

No, you must remove one of the partitions and set up that free space as
the OS instructs you to.

If so, how do you tell the mobo to boot to that partiton when you
> want to?

This particular version of Linux will install a GRUB boot loader which
will present you with a menu each time you start your computer. At this
time you may select Windows or Linux.

I would suggest however that a little more disk space would be nice.
However, 7.04 will run satisfactorily on what you have especially where
you're using it as a learning experience. Don't expect lightning speed
but it will be acceptable.


>
> Thanks,
> mike
>
>

"Linux Geek" <lgeek@bfosotp.nil> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:09:27 -0400, Jim wrote:
>
>> John Doe wrote:
>>>
>>> Linux is a server operating system.
>>>
>>> For the vast majority of personal computer users, using Linux is at
>>> best a hobby. If you have lots of time on your hands, it might be
>>> fun, but don't expect the overall experience to be productive.
>>>
>>
>> Your statement was quite correct, several years ago. Fortunately I, and
>> many others, have learned it is very much a mainstream OS for the
>> desktop. Even Dell acknowledges times have changed with its newer
>> offerings.
>
> Ooops, now you've done it. Next you're going to get "It's only good if
> you're setting up a server" baloney. You committed heresy by stating it's
> "very much a mainstream OS". Personally I firmly believe you are bang on
> the money.
> The only time I *ever* use my Windows box is if someone sends me
> a data file constructed in some obscure piece of Windows software.

obscure ms software?!!! Um it's your OBSCURE OS thats the problem

I
> would reverse the roles of the 2 computers if I could but HP will not
> permit the installation of Linux on the particular model I have. Tell me
> that should be allowed. I have tried every distribution I can get my
> hands on to no avail.
>
> __________________________________________________ ________________
> Linux Geek
>
> Saying that XP is the most stable MS OS is like saying that
> asparagus is the most articulate vegetable. (Dave Barry)