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  1. 07-08-2007 #1
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    Thinking about linux

    Im thinking about getting linux on my computer but i don't know much about it, i know that i need a dual partition but dont know how to do them, im currently running XP and dont wantto lose my data so is there a way i can install it without losing anything?

    Oh and i dont know if it would be a problem but i only have 192mb of RAm, but am getting a stick of 512 soon.
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  2. 07-08-2007 #2
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    Welcome to LinuxForums.org, Sqeak!

    Take a look at the link in my signature for lots of good information on getting started with Linux. Don't hesitate to start new threads for each question you might have.

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  3. 07-10-2007 #3
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    Lots of people dual-boot Linux and Windows. Basically you just need to shrink your Windows partition to create some space on your hard drive. A program like Partition Magic will do this for you; many Linux distributions include a free utility to do the same thing. Then boot up from a Linux installation cdrom and it will create the necessary Linux partitions in the space you have cleared. You will find that Linux can read your Windows data too although Windows can't even see your Linux partitions.
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    and don't be worried about moving to linux... i moved to kubuntu about a month ago and i'm very glad i made a decision. linux is really very good system and when you choose some good distribution then it's also very frienldy to new users moving from windows...
    so don't worry and get linux
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    If you have the money and are up to it another solution would be to install a second hard drive. You can put your Linux system on it and not even touch your windows drive. Linux will be happy to run on a slave drive.
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    A good tool to use for your partitoning is Knoppix (www.knoppix.com). All you have to do is run Knoppix, and use QTparted. If you wish to install knoppix, open a shell and simply type: sudo knoppix-installer. And away it goes. Many other distrobutions in the install phase autodetect previous partitons. (Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu). Remember, the main thing before you go off and run a partitoner is to BACK UP ALL YOUR STUFF. Nothing sucks more than thinking everything is set right, and it still wrote over your windows partiton. I am talking from personal expirence. I lost photos that I cannot ever get back. Cheers and enjoy. I gaurantee within a week you will become an open source junkie.
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  7. 07-11-2007 #7
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    Surely QTParted is nice on Knoppix but it's a way to big download just for partitioning. Try the Gparted live cd (google for it) or Parted Magic
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