[i hate ram]

Hey! I just downloaded Lycoris Update 3 (i think) from
ftp://ftp.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/lycoris/
then, from there, i clicked "ISO" and then "update3.iso". I downloaded it, and now, i know that i have to burn it to a disk, but is there anything more I have to download to install it? another question... "Update 3" doesnt mean that it is an update of the Lycoris os, right? it is an operating system, not an os update, right? thanks for the help!!!

[lynch]

I think you downloaded the free version.It should be ok.
HTH
lynch

[i hate ram]

ok thanks lynch , i judt burned it and im gonna try it out!

[i hate ram]

I tried installing the disk and encountered several problems: 1) the disk did not boot when i started the computer (and yes, cd-rom is the 1st boot device) and 2) when i tried installing it IN windows (and now that i think about it, i dont think it would work anyways) it said that autorun caused a protection fault blah blah blah. i also tried installing rh9, but my computer didnt boot from the cd there either. anything i can do?

[i hate ram]

OK, i tried installing Lycoris on my new computer (gateway, yr 2000 pentium III, 3 something hundred MB memory) and the cd booted fine. my question is, with one hard drive, can i install lycoris to run on the same hard drive that windows is on? i want to be able to automatically boot into windows when the computer turns on, but be able to also switch to Lycoris (if thats even possible) thnx for any help!!!


im a Linux moron

[lynch]

If you use the same drive you may have to resize your windows partition to make room for Lycoris.
When you get it installed you can edit the Lilo or Grub configuration file to switch the default OS.
HTH
lynch

[i hate ram]

I went to the Lycoris.com knowledge base and found this...

How to Use the Desktop/LX CD to Partition a Single Harddrive for Dual-booting


This article applies to: Desktop/LX , Desktop/LX Deluxe , Desktop/LX InterConnect

Summary
This tutorial details how to partition a single harddrive using the Desktop/LX CD so that you can dual-boot Windows® and Desktop/LX. It does not cover using a commercial product in order to resize an existing partition.

Caution:

Using this procedure will delete any existing partitions and all data on them. If you have data on an existing partition, be certain to save it to a separate harddrive or other media before proceeding.

Resolution:

Make certain your PC is set to boot from CD.
Turn computer on and insert Desktop/LX CD.
Proceed through the following screens:
Install
Welcome
License Information (you will need to
accept the license in order to continue)
Select Mouse
Select Keyboard
Select Video Card
Select Monitor
Select Resolution
On the Select Target screen, select "Repartition (experts only)."
If you have existing partitions, highlight them one at a time and delete them (you did save your data, didn't you?).
Once all partitions have been deleted, highlight hda1 and click the "Edit" button.
Leave the Start of your partition boundary at "1" and select the End point. Once you select the End point, Desktop/LX shows you how many MB your partition will contain. You may have to fine-tune the End point in order to obtain the partition size you desire. Be certain to leave at least 1000 MB of unpartitioned space on your harddrive for the Desktop/LX installation.
Under "System Type," select "Windows/DOS" instead of the default "Linux Ext3." Click OK to continue.
Click the "Write" button to write your partition information to the harddrive.
Your partition has now been created but not formatted. The next step is to install Windows (formatting will take place there). Once that is done, install Desktop/LX on the remaining (and unpartitioned) space on your harddrive.



will i really have to reinstall windows?

[stnwerks]

I'm sorry to say that you need 3rd party software that is able to do non destructive partitioning if you wish to keep your current windows installation. I use partition magic (Power Quest) but I believe that Ranish partion manager can do this and its freeware. Lycoris's update 3 download is a trial version and does not have dev tools nor are they avalible for download.
As for the PC that would not boot the CD you might try a floppy boot disk to enable Cd rom support and then see if you can install linux. Just a thought.
Good luck and have fun! Linux = toys for the mind