> Based on the messages that I have read I am thinking of installing > Linux Mint but would consider any other recommendations. I am > wondering if I should run a dual boot system for the times when I need > Windows or should I just go with Linux and use something like Wine for > those times when I need to run Windows apps. I am also looking for > help on how I should partition the hard drive. > > Thanks for your help in advance and also thanks for running this group > to help people like myself. > > Dave >
I would suggest either Mint or Ubuntu (latest release). The former has all the codecs and some prop. drivers missing from Ubuntu. I would recommend a dual boot, with both Mint and Ubuntu this is a breeze provided you choose the manual option at the partition dialog and adjust the size of each partition to your needs. Mint and Ubuntu have the ability to read the Windows partition so if there are docs or files you want to work while in the Linux partition you can simply mount the Windows partition and save the docs/files in Ubuntu. There is a program to do the reverse (read Linux Partition from Windows, but I haven't used it my self. Because of this ability I prefer to work more in the Linux paretition than in Windows, but like you there are certain programs that either run better, or I prefer to run in Windows. Good luck. ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
