Linux Install

[ahaziah77]

Ok, so i just recently installed ubuntu this past week, I am running a dual-boot right now.
I really like linux, way better than windows, and I think I would like to run linux only system. So, my question is, if I back up all my files I need, can I just boot off of the live cd, go to install again, and run the full install where it will wipe the hard drive, or will that cause problem since I already partitioned the drive for the dual-boot?

Thanks.

[zenwalker]

Repartition.

I hate NTFS, so personally recommend using this command to wipe the hdd with zeros

 dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda bs=4096 conv=notrunc,sync 
  

prior to install.
It will take a while and must be done from a terminal or console, but precludes any trouble due to that other OS and its nasty file system.

Best wishes!

[TaZMAniac]

Big step you are taking by going Linux only.
If you are really sure about this and have all your files backed up then I must say congratulations on taking your first step to freedom.

But remember this is a big step. If you wipe your hard drive and that drive contains the hidden Windows rescue file partition you will not be able to reinstall Windows with your restore Cd. You will need to go out and buy a full version of Windows.
That being said......

Just load in the Ubuntu Cd and run the installer again.
When it asks about where to load Ubuntu on the hard drive you can choose the option
to use the entire hard drive.
This will delete any previous partitions on your hard drive and give Ubuntu the entire hard drive for its own use.

Good luck and enjoy the ride!

[ahaziah77]

Yeah, the only thing i really need are my docs and pics and so forth. There are only a very few things that i still HAVE to do in windows like watching my netflix and stuff, but i think I am just going to get me an XP disc and run a little virtual machine inside linux to run the few windows things i use. Apart, from that, linux does everything I need it too and more and I wanna go all out.

Thanks for the help.

[zenwalker]

Good and smart move!

[TaZMAniac]

Does Netflix work in VirtualBox?

[TaZMAniac]

Might want to read this;

How to watch Netflix (Watch Instantly) in Linux - a great resource for How To's from Wikia

Explains the different hardware profiles he used to test Netflix running in XP on VirtualBox.

You need some good hardware!

[ahaziah77]

cool, i will check it out

[kc1di]

Put the live CD in hit install When the Disc partitioning page come up check use entire disk. And never look back.

Back up all important stuff First though.