[dizrupt]

Do i need to burn it to a disk to install lindows? or can i install it over windows? and have the option to run linux or Windows when the pc starts? I really need helps guys, i dont have a burner, if i can install it, can i have a guide line step by step how to do it? because im used to windows, But Lindows Seems WAY BETTER! and, can i have windows and Lindows on my pc? i need help bad, if anyone can take the time, please do.

[Whiteskin]

You can do ALL of the above things. You just have to make up your mind. I dont know much about lindows, it being one of the few non-free distros in a free distro world, however, 99+% of linux installers give you the following options.

• Wipe the HD, leaving nothing but linux.
• Partition the drive, allowing a dual boot system (This may have to be done pre install)

Again, 99+% of distros will set up lilo automagicly, allowing you to select windows if you so choose.

[dizrupt]

but, will it effect my windows? cuz i dont have my windows cd anymore.... iand with this partitioning the drive, its like slaving the hard drive in other words, how would i do all this... Can i get lindows the new off Bit torrent or somthing? See, i need more info on all this.

[Whiteskin]

Originally posted by dizrupt:
but, will it effect my windows? cuz i dont have my windows cd anymore.... iand with this partitioning the drive, its like slaving the hard drive in other words, how would i do all this... Can i get lindows the new off Bit torrent or somthing? See, i need more info on all this.

1) It depends. If you use a nondestructive tool, then chances are, windows will not be affected. You would just steal free space from windows for linux using FIPS, or Partition magic (which i HIGHLY reccomend, if this is your first linux trip).
2) No, its not like slaving a drive . <http://www.newlogic.co.uk/kbase/fdisk/page1.htm> for an explanation.
3. "Can i get lindows the new off Bit torrent or somthing" No. Lindows is a NONFREE operating system, simmilar to Windows. There are many many free alternatives, Mandrake being one of the more often reccomended for people new to linux.

If you really want to get down and dirty and intelligent with linux, i'd burn a copy of debian, and learn that. It is common, and you learn there, is usually applicible on most other linux OSs

[dizrupt]

I cant burn, no burner, and Iv seen Lindows Downloads... 3 cd keys.. i cant just install them and install lindows? for like 4000mb... but thats illegal in some ways. still.. i cant order offline, and there ant lots of towns with that software around here.

[Whiteskin]

Best bet is to just buy a cd. Downloading is illegal, and in this case pointless when there are free alternatives. Its not that hard to find a local friend to burn it, or find a linux user group. If i may, i might reccomend Mandrake. It is known, and very well accepted by newbies.