Re: Getting Linux on PC

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johnosbourn@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Okay, I have a compaq presario 5000, and the HD is only 20.0GB and I already have 1 partition which is the D:. So now I have the C: and D: but the partition that made the D: is FAT32, can I just delete all the files on that partition and put linux on there and will it work? Or is it possible that I partition the C: again and make an E: with like 5GB on it for linux, or will that delete my existing Windows XP on the C:? I really don't know what im doing, So, some immediate help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

 

-John Osbourn

based on your questions I think you should first slow down. Do not do anything until you do a little research.

First you have to decide a few things:

1- Do you want a dual boot
2- Which operating system do you want to use primarily.

Not to mention a hole host of things about the applications you use and the hardware you currently have.

I know it's not a fast answer but you should do some reading first... or better yet find a local Linux User Group and go to a meeting and speak to some people there... you will some that will gladly help you in person...

Good luck.