[valis]

I got centos, but my understanding is that you can't run that live. Is that correct?

The main thing I want for now is just something I boot into and load my profile.....get familiar with that, then I'll go for the dual boot.

The other thing is that my rigs all have windows 7 on them, not to sure how that plays yet with linux.....

[lotuseclat79]

Hi Tim,

Here is a link you might find useful to what you are trying to accomplish:
Poor Mans Install.

It covers: Contents
* 1 The "poor man's installation" of Knoppix 3.4 (and Later)
o 1.1 Intended Audience:
o 1.2 What you need to know:
o 1.3 Methods:
o 1.4 Wrap-up

-- Tom

[lotuseclat79]

Hi Tim,

There is a Live CD for CentOS 5.3 just released 2009-05-27 available at mirror.centos.org Look for the .iso image for your architecture: i386/ or x86_64/

-- Tom

[aka Brett]

Originally Posted by valis

I got centos, but my understanding is that you can't run that live. Is that correct?

The main thing I want for now is just something I boot into and load my profile.....get familiar with that, then I'll go for the dual boot.

The other thing is that my rigs all have windows 7 on them, not to sure how that plays yet with linux.....

Did you look at the wubi link I posted
Its works with windows......this is how I have my copy of Ubuntu on by machines
If your gonna get your feet wet you need to jump in the water.

Wubi lets you install Ubuntu without any partitioning..........unbuntu will be on C with your windows or whatever partition you choose

After wards if you want to lose the Ubuntu you run wubi to uinstall Ubuntu.


trust me

[valis]

yup........that's actually what I was planning on using........thanks brettman.....

[aka Brett]

After you install it you have a good chance of all your hardware working
the problem areas are wireless and sound.
The last distro though seems to have included much more hardware drivers...havent had to do any workarounds on the last installs I have done.
You may get a restricted driver balloon...will ask if you want to use it.
Your hardware may work without it.......my last install it did.
wireless took off without any intervention what soever.
I can honestly say that my last 2 fresh installs of ubuntu went smother than install of windows

[valis]

okay, got ubuntu installed as a full OS on a spare rig. coupla questions:

1. How can I save all changes I make? I have a highly tweaked firefox, but now we don't have to worry about saving it to usb key. Well, we do, but dunno how much space that will take.

2. Went to install all the updates, not enough space. No recycle bin. Where's it hiding?

3. how can I keep my profile on this HD? Or is that even necessary? as it's a harrd install, will it remember it automatically?

thanks, guys, for all the help. Brett will buy you all beers at the local tavern.

[aka Brett]

how many gigs did you make it.
The space issue has me worried
the trash can should be in the corner of your taskbar..if memory serves me correct
if not use this link to put it on desktop

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/ubunt...buntu-desktop/

[valis]

space thing has me confused as well,as I said use the entire disk.

may have to reinstall.

don't have the nautillus drop down, so no recylce bin. Think I'm going to nuke and start over.

[aka Brett]

Just for ole times sake i had to boot into ubuntu.
If my touchpad wasnt so crappy i would use it more often.
Trash is in the bottom right hand corner

[valis]

blank desktop. Rebooting now, turns out I used the side/side method. Now using the entire disk.



don't forget, btw, you are buying everyone rounds tonight.

damn, it's tough to be the guy in the know.

[aka Brett]

Dont get to attached to your install beings it is your first one
just find your way around the os....get all your codecs etc
anything installed you will want...play till you break it..then reinstall
Life will be so much easier the second time around.

[valis]

dude, that's the way I roll. Don't forget, I'm an MVP, so I get all the MS stuff for free. Matter of fact, the reason that linux is going on this rig (old dell gx 260) is that while RC 7 didn't effect it all, RTM 7 cratered it.

where's my beer, dammit?

[aka Brett]

Most valued pimp?

I may have some canadian whiskey here somewhere.

[valis]

ms valued professional, ding dong.

and actually, I prefer a good wine or a marg.

but the bottom line is you are running the bar, and have backed everyone in this thread.

Sorry, rules are rules.