Re: Linux wannabe
From: ray (ray_at_zianet.com)
Date: 07/26/05
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Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:48:04 -0600
On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 05:57:36 -0700, Smitty3226 wrote:
> Hi, I am new to Linux and I am having trouble even installing it.
>
> I got a bootable suse 9.2 cd from a pc mag. I am running an AMD athlon
> 64 3500 939 system, along with an ASUS A8N-sli-deluxe mainboard and
> 1Ghtz of RAM. My HD's are raided in a 0 config and are 2 x 120GB.
>
> My problem (I think) is that the AMD chip is an NX technology and when
> I run the setup program, the program gets to the starting the install
> part and stops and my system just is left with a blank screen and
> nothing happens.
>
> My question is two part. Do I need a serperate drive for a dual boot
> XP/Linux? If not which distro would best for my system. Would really
> like a GUI since I have had 0 linux experience and little CLI
> experience.
>
> Ta
> Mike Smith
I'd recommend looking at a Live CD like Knoppix first. If you can get
Knoppix to boot, then you'll be able (most likely) to get some Linux
distros installed - if not, then you're probably up the creek. Knoppix
will boot and run from the CD without any installation needed. It can also
be installed later with an included installation script. If you have
problems initially, there are several 'help' screens with useful
suggestions on how to boot with difficult setups.
No, it is not necessary to have a separate drive for a dual boot.
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