im a newbie to Linux, thought of installing one..
things that i usually do are watch some video, hear to some songs, read some .pdf etc..
can u suggest me a good linus Os (distro? <-watz that..) also i wud like to tweak with some settings in my free time.. i think all linux distroes are modifiable..
...suggest me a good linux Os.. thought of installing it in the pc if i found it was fruitful, wud appreciate if a 'How to' tutorial comes in handy..
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Hello there rottzy,
I can't help you too much with the linux stuff I have only played around with a few distros but here is a how too all the links are a little broken because the poster didn't remove the " " from the links.
I think from that post this guide would be the most useful to you.
Hope this helps
I can't help you too much with the linux stuff I have only played around with a few distros but here is a how too all the links are a little broken because the poster didn't remove the " " from the links.
I think from that post this guide would be the most useful to you.
Hope this helps
hey requiem, those were cool links..
thanKs..
thanKs..
if you just like video and want to do a lot of customization, this is the ONE time i will suggest ubuntu over all others, simply because the modding group and support for it are above and beyond all other distros (yes you had that right 
it's short for distribution)
it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
it's short for distribution)it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
QUOTE (Mazuki @ Aug 27 2009, 06:49 PM) 
if you just like video and want to do a lot of customization, this is the ONE time i will suggest ubuntu over all others, simply because the modding group and support for it are above and beyond all other distros (yes you had that right it's short for distribution)
it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
it's short for distribution)it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
Ubuntu is a great distro for getting your feet wet. They have a great site for support called Ubuntuforums.org. You might need to install video and audio codecs but that is easily remedied.
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Ubuntu for any newbie... it has a wide support online !!
Ubuntu for any newbie... it has a wide support online !!
thanKs.. guess, ubuntu's the way to go..
QUOTE (Mazuki @ Aug 27 2009, 11:49 PM)
if you just like video and want to do a lot of customization, this is the ONE time i will suggest ubuntu over all others, simply because the modding group and support for it are above and beyond all other distros (yes you had that right it's short for distribution)
it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
it's short for distribution)it will do what you want, and there will always be people to help you with it
Agreed!
Ubuntu is definetly the best one to start to get used to the system, then start moving up the ranks.
Also Ubuntu install CD runs as a live CD too, so you can test the sytem and make sure you like it before committing.
maybe mint. It is a distro of ubuntu and you can start with a live usb to test with
Hi Friend rottzy
I have to aggre with the rest for a biginer you cant go wrong with Ubuntu if you do chose to then for a new user the forums are a must
Linux Mint is good to, it is based on UBUNTU
After that i realised that i haven't tried Mint for sometime and i am getting the LiveCD to mess with
I have to aggre with the rest for a biginer you cant go wrong with Ubuntu if you do chose to then for a new user the forums are a must
Linux Mint is good to, it is based on UBUNTU
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Linux Mint is one of the surprise packages of the past year. Originally launched as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market - complete with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions. Perhaps most importantly, this is one project where the developers and users are in constant interaction, resulting in dramatic, user-driven improvements with every new release. DistroWatch has spoken to the founder and lead developer of Linux Mint, Clement Lefebvre, about the history of the distribution.
After that i realised that i haven't tried Mint for sometime and i am getting the LiveCD to mess with
Mint would do for what you want i have downloaded it and used ubuntus bootable USB app and it's OK
A little bit Green as standard but thats the beauty of Linux you can edit most things to suit
A little bit Green as standard but thats the beauty of Linux you can edit most things to suit
sp4.. thanKs..
hey wat do U recommend? ubuntu or mint? wir to start ??
hey wat do U recommend? ubuntu or mint? wir to start ??
Well they are the same thing really, try mint if you want to surf the internet, watch a film or two and listen to music. and maybe fiddle a bit with linux. It is set up to work very well from install and if not the package manager (the bit to install software) is as good as Ubuntu
If you want to get further into Linux and start to configure it then Ubuntu is a good start
And dont forget we are here should you need advice
If you want to get further into Linux and start to configure it then Ubuntu is a good start
And dont forget we are here should you need advice
thank you, id start with mint.. go on to ubuntu then on.. is mint a distro(a Os to boot from cd.. i hope)
Yes you DL Mint as an ISO then burn it to disc. You will then have a Live CD that you can boot from OR install from.
What i did is made in to a bootable USB pen. So i plug it in turn on the computer, press the key for boot options, boot mint, make cup of tea, enjoy linux mint
Read the Linux Mint 7 User Guide (2.0MB)
Download mirrors, torrent and MD5
What i did is made in to a bootable USB pen. So i plug it in turn on the computer, press the key for boot options, boot mint, make cup of tea, enjoy linux mint
Read the Linux Mint 7 User Guide (2.0MB)
Download mirrors, torrent and MD5
hey.. guess im stuck up to a series im downloading now.. hell it comes in big sizes.. probably may take more than jus' a day or two.. mint is the next, tanks man.. wil get in touch then..
hey.. got mint finally.. burned it 2 a cd, opened it in Xp said it wanted to install..
..is it ok if i install it in a drive which has already data in it?? wat is the minimal space req. to be presented in a drive.. wat is the recommended amount of space required?? (to install mint in the drive) ..its all at de help file, wil ask for better ques
i would say about ~10 gb for an installation. that would give you a 2gb swap, a 256 boot partition, and around a 7.5gb home parition to play around with.
Best linux distro for newbies is UBUNTU - You can try it out without installing it and if you like it it's easy to install. Been using linux for years and love it. 
There are tons of FREE av apps for viewing, editing, etc for linux too. Good luck.
There are tons of FREE av apps for viewing, editing, etc for linux too. Good luck.
Mint is something i would suggest after my experience of installation today!!
hey, i alloted 10Gb space for mint installation.. in my comp i have 4 directories(one 250Gb hdd) - C(20Gb), D(30Gb), E(155Gb), F(27Gb)
i have windows Xp installed in C drive, id' like to install mint in F drive.. should i separate the drives as two drives to install mint or can i separate F drive into two drives (10+17)Gb
can i specify mint to be installed in G drive(if F is divided)?
can i even specify the drive where i want to install linux mint?
plZ clarify..
i have windows Xp installed in C drive, id' like to install mint in F drive.. should i separate the drives as two drives to install mint or can i separate F drive into two drives (10+17)Gb
can i specify mint to be installed in G drive(if F is divided)?
can i even specify the drive where i want to install linux mint?
plZ clarify..
Well I believe that Linux Mint as a derivative of Ubuntu uses Gparted. If that is the case why not tell gparted to use the 27gb partition? I would just tell the installation to use all of the 27 gb partition. That way everything is set up to work and you will not have to worry about getting the size of the / , boot or swap partitions right.
though tat may look like a valid point, dude.. i need space cos' i got much stuff in my computer 'n i cant think about something like that till i have a secondary storage for my data which is something i just cant think about atleast till i get a job.. get my point? i cant be using up the entire 27Gb for this stuff.. just tel me wat else to do
..u know tat don' u? tat loki is the god of mischief, ^_^
..u know tat don' u? tat loki is the god of mischief, ^_^
Gparted will allow you to resize the 27gb partition to whatever suits you. A good guide for resizing the partition here. Then you should be able to let gparted use the space that you freed up like I said earlier.
well... i didnt mention one thing, loKi knows stuff!
tHanks for gpart.. jus' wat i wanted ::):
tHanks for gpart.. jus' wat i wanted ::):
No problem just let us know if any other problems crop up. Getting your feet wet with Linux for the first time can be a daunting experience.
speaking of a daunting task i just use my XpCD (installation CD) to simply change, divide partitions.. can GParted be used for something more? plZ tel me its worth it cos' id like to learn something new...
I only use Gparted for partitioning.
It is the best IMO
It is the best IMO
ive been dabbling with ubuntu for a while. it enables various levels of "dabbling" deppending on your experience, you can choose many methods to do the same thing. the easy way, or , the hard way. its become one of my favorite addictions ;P
thinking of giving mandriva a try. managed yellow dog on ps3, still a few bugs to work out on that one...
have fun!!
thinking of giving mandriva a try. managed yellow dog on ps3, still a few bugs to work out on that one...
have fun!!
mandriva? il' give it a go after a while..
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