Comments on: Do you want to get started with Linux? https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:59:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 By: GaryB https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533993 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:59:17 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533993 Thank you sir, your timing couldn’t have been better.

I just had an update problem where I’m now forced to do partial updates. I’m hoping this new info will give me some guidance.

]]> By: D. C. Sessions https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533992 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:29:48 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533992

The safest, most satisfying, most useful and best way to install Linux (other than running a knoppix CD of course) is to just install it on nice, freshly partitioned hard drives, with no multiple booting.

I generally advise people to put a blank drive (an old one will do) in and disconnect the rest. Maybe even put it/them in a drawer. It’s not necessary but it serves to boost peace of mind.

]]> By: Dan J https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533991 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:59:21 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533991

I dunno…. running Linux and Windows on the same computer. It just feels dirty.

I had to laugh at this. Every time I start up Windows inside VirtualBox, it makes that Windows startup sound, and my wife says “Eeeeeeewww!”

]]> By: Greg Laden https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533990 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:31:22 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533990 I think WUBI might be OK, but I reiterate: The safest, most satisfying, most useful and best way to install Linux (other than running a knoppix CD of course) is to just install it on nice, freshly partitioned hard drives, with no multiple booting. If Wubi works, that’s great, but I just think its potentially tricky and kinds strange.

I dunno…. running Linux and Windows on the same computer. It just feels dirty.

]]> By: Dan J https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533989 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:44:35 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533989 As luck would have it, today an old friend of mine asked me which Linux distro I use. Remembering this post, I pointed him to the PDF file (and offered my own assistance if needed). Many years ago he was an Amiga user (as was I), but I think now he’s only using MS Windows.

The Linux Starter Pack PDF file does seem like it would be quite useful for first-time users, giving information about how to perform the basic tasks that most of us use our PCs for every day, no matter what the operating system.

I also let my friend know about the Wubi installer. This program installs Ubuntu as a boot option for Windows PCs, but does not partition the drives or otherwise interfere with the Windows installation. You can play with it as long as you like, and then uninstall it from the Windows control panel if you don’t want it any more. I suggested that it might be a good way to see how compatible his current hardware setup might be with Ubuntu.

]]> By: Mike Haubrich, FCD https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533988 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:55:56 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533988 One hundred Therdy pages? How abou this?
Download install file
Verify MD5
Burn ISO to CD
Place CD in CD Drive
Enter local time zone
Create User Id and Password.
Download updates.

Snip snap snout.

]]> By: Tony Sidaway https://gregladen.com/blog/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533987 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:40:56 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-get-started-wit/#comment-533987 You’ve probably herd of it.

No, it’s quite GNU to me.

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