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I've been thinking of getting Linux

Discussion in 'Non-Emulation Help' started by Stanley Richards, Aug 16, 2010.

  1. Stanley Richards

    Stanley Richards Well-Known Member

    I don't mind screwing over my partitions, because I can just do it again on my laptop.
    I've been thinking of running Linux on my laptop, but don't know where to start.
    Help please.
    I'm running Windows XP service pack 2 32-bit system
     
    Stanley Richards, Aug 16, 2010
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  2. ace1o1

    ace1o1 Well-Known Member

    You can just use the partition manager in Windows to make a partition for Linux, install Linux on the new partition, and then it will install Grub (boot menu) and you're set. :)
     
    ace1o1, Aug 16, 2010
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  3. Stanley Richards

    Stanley Richards Well-Known Member

    Not sure if my piece of shit can do that though.
    I'd be safe just running one partition
     
    Stanley Richards, Aug 16, 2010
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  4. ace1o1

    ace1o1 Well-Known Member

    It's pretty safe. :)
    I did it on an older desktop.
     
    ace1o1, Aug 16, 2010
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  5. Stanley Richards

    Stanley Richards Well-Known Member

    My laptop lags even when running DOS stuff.
    I don't think It'll work out.
     
    Stanley Richards, Aug 16, 2010
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  6. ace1o1

    ace1o1 Well-Known Member

    If you use a low-level OS, like Mepis or ArchBang!, it should run fine.
     
    ace1o1, Aug 17, 2010
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