Am also a Linux novice, however I've had no problems with a multi-boot setup via Ubuntu 7.10. I first divided my 120GB HD into 3 partitions using gparted with the live CD. Then installed XP pro on the first partition followed by Vista Ultimate on the second. After this I again booted the live Ubuntu CD & instructed it to format & install itself using the remaining space on the 3rd partition. Ubuntu then went ahead & set up the grub multi-boot menu allowing me to choose any of the 3 OS's without further input. Could not have been easier! (However I don't know why I even bothered to include Vista...I hate it!) G.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lana Litwin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 3:26 AM Subject: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Installing inux n A Laptop HP/Compaq > I am a newbie myself but have been experimenting with various kinds of > Linux.I currently have PcLinoxOS on. Much is automatic. It even had a > driver compatible to my Canon scanner/printer multifunction machine It > has features for Bluetooth even..I also liked Ubuntu 7.10 and OPensuse > 10.3.You will have to ask the experts what they think about these > though.Both of my computers are 5 years old so Linux is pretty flexible. > Ubuntu 7.10 has to have a bios of over 1999 though.That is not a problem > for most people though. > Osdisc.com sells already burned cd's for a small fee plus > postage.They have a large selection as well if you want to experiment. > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Jeanette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 8:22:29 PM > Subject: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Installing inux n A Laptop HP/Compaq > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ben wrote: > >> > >> > >> Hello everybody, I am new to Linux and I like what I see, I just bought > >> a new laptop with Vista installed and I would like to install Linux. > >> Wich flavor of Linux would you suggest, I'm just a typical web surfer > >> if that helps any. > >> > >> > > > > I would recommend either the newest Linux Mint, Ubuntu Gutsy or PCLinuxOS > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mkp{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px > 14px;} > #ygrp-mkp hr{ > border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} > #ygrp-mkp #hd{ > color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px > 0px;} > #ygrp-mkp #ads{ > margin-bottom:10px;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad{ > padding:0 0;} > #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ > color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ > font-family:Arial;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ > margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ > margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} > --> > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, > sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > ..bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:uppercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-right:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a{ > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o{font-size:0;} > ..MsoNormal{ > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > ..replbq{margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! 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