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  1. 01-21-2011 #1
    bhercegj
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    what linux to install on windows

    I am a newone on linux and i wonder what linux to install on windows like beginer beacose i would like to start to learn about linux but i dont know whatto install under win xp (i would like linux to start from win)
    thans to all
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    GNU/Linux is an operating system - just like winXP. This means that you cannot just install linux like any other app.

    However, you can install Ubuntu and get it to dualboot *via* windows using an ubuntu livecd (using wubi):

    Download | Ubuntu

    Then write this image to a CD and insert it into the CD-ROM. You can then install linux as any other app. Once done, reboot and choose Ubuntu Linux in the boot-menu

    Good luck, and welcome as linux-user!
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    Hello and welcome to the forums!

    UNetbootin also offers a Linux installer that runs from within Windows (or Linux):

    UNetbootin - Homepage and Downloads

    It's worked really well for me those times that I've used it.
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    BEFORE you install via wubi ... DEFRAG your drives.

    Hopefully you will have more than just the C:\ partition.. If so then install to the other partition.

    Enjoy

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  5. 01-22-2011 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Outcast_Aussie View Post
    BEFORE you install via wubi ... DEFRAG your drives.
    good point!
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    I would recommend doing some research on Distrowatch and then trying a few Live CDs. As far as just having a Linux distro to play with and learn without affecting your Windows installation, Puppy Linux is hard to beat. I cut my teeth on it a few years ago and still keep a copy around.
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