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Basic Linux Question
I was wondering if it it's advisable to install both Windows and Linux on the same notebook -
will having two OS create any problems?
(I've heard that some notebooks (like Vaios) have issues running Linux, and was also wondering if there are any other brands that have problems)
Also, is it difficult to do?
Thanks!
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No it shouldn't be.
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Please understand I am no Linux Expert. I just happen to know a bit about this because I have done it and look into this kinda of thing.
There are lots of tutorials out there for creating a dual boot lap top, let me know if you need a link I think I might have one del.iciou.us'd.
Drawbacks:
1st There is always a chance that you could lose everything when doing this! Just like anytime you mess with a partition that Windows is on. I am assuming that you don't have two harddrives if you do then nevermind sorta!
2nd Laptop hardware is sometimes not recognized as compared to a desktop. I put Red had on a compaq laptop I had back in 98 and it worked fine but I could not get on the internet (Dial up was all I had back then) because red hat would not recognize my "winmodem". These issues should be resolved with most current bradband networks.
I you have not tried a "Live CD" do that first. A Live CD let's you boot up from the CD without touching the harddriveLet me know if you need any links to that either.
If you know anything or more about Linux than me sorry for wasting your time just trying to help.
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Just quick pointers. You won't be putting the linux at same partition with windows (I don't even know if it's possible). You can create multiple partitions on one disk. Lets just say that if you know what you do when installing windows you can install most linux distributions as well. Some of them are even easier to install than windows. One very easy distribution is ubuntu. You can download and burn the live-CD to try first.
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Hey if you trying out Linux why dont you try the live cd version, no need to install :p
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Just like happogiri said, make sure you put them on seperate partitions. Otherwise windows will have a fit. lol
Tim
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With two os on one system you have to have two partitions.
The Lilo from linux lets you chose witch os you want to start.
Go for Linux.
Witch distro do you want to use?
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i have tried installing fedora core on my laptop (asus v70va), put the first disc in..and i get a kernal panic...fun stuff...anyone have any idea what is going on?
tyia,
pb,out.
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pb, I have had similiar issues with Fedora, I tried to install it on my desktop and downloaded the 4 cd's and burnt them in .iso images. When I went to install it checked the cd's and said they were incomplete, so I downloaded again. Same thing. I gave up and have ordered a book on amazon that has the cd's with it. I hope that helps me??
I did have much better luck with ubuntu, it loaded and installed nicely on my desktop. But if you want Fedora I would recommend buying the CD's.
Just a suggestion and I am assuming you burnt the ones you have??
Good Luck
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pb, I have had similiar issues with Fedora, I tried to install it on my desktop and downloaded the 4 cd's and burnt them in .iso images. When I went to install it checked the cd's and said they were incomplete, so I downloaded again. Same thing. I gave up and have ordered a book on amazon that has the cd's with it. I hope that helps me??
I did have much better luck with ubuntu, it loaded and installed nicely on my desktop. But if you want Fedora I would recommend buying the CD's.
Just a suggestion and I am assuming you burnt the ones you have??
Good Luck
yes i downloaded and burned the .iso to 4 discs .. took me forever to download all 4 discs, but im happy i had a download manager so i could continue them from where i left off.
mind linking the book you bought from amazon?
pb,out.