Q. I am going to Collage next year and have been looking for a laptop, I have recently come across laptops that run on Linux. Is it a good idea to buy a laptop with Linux laptop, are they expensive and where can I get one in the UK?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
A. In normal circumstances I would say yes. However it is likely most of the course work will be set in Windows and specifically require the use of software such as Powerpoint. A better solution would be to have Windows and Linux installed side by side on a virtual/loopback partition which is easy to set up.
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 LTS has a feature called mint4win which is the same as wubi where you can install Linux Mint inside your Windows partition. You keep Windows as it is mint4win adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC and it is technically not Dual Booting as Linux Mint is installed on a loopback partition.
Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint 9 LTS LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows using the mint4win installer. You will be asked how many how much space you wish to allocate to Linux Mint. I recommend a minimum of 10GB then you select a password for your installation and click install.
Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint using the Windows MBR
Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive.
LUg.
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 LTS has a feature called mint4win which is the same as wubi where you can install Linux Mint inside your Windows partition. You keep Windows as it is mint4win adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC and it is technically not Dual Booting as Linux Mint is installed on a loopback partition.
Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint 9 LTS LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows using the mint4win installer. You will be asked how many how much space you wish to allocate to Linux Mint. I recommend a minimum of 10GB then you select a password for your installation and click install.
Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint using the Windows MBR
Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive.
LUg.
How to install Linux on laptop that is running on windows XP?
Q. My windows recovery CD seems to be pretty damaged and I'm not planning on buying new CD.I know that linux is free,so I would like try it but I don't know how to install it.Can anyone explain me step-by-step?I will really appreciate it.
A. I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Long Term Support) its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 LTS Installation Guide
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2009/12/03/linux-mint-8-installation-guide/
Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive
LUg.
Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 LTS Installation Guide
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2009/12/03/linux-mint-8-installation-guide/
Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive
LUg.
how do i completly uninstall linux from my computer?
Q. i need to get rid of linux from my laptop running vista ubuntu 8.04 and opensuse 11! how can i do this? could i just wipe the harddrive because i do not have any important files i need to save on it?
A. I assume you just want to run Windows on it? God knows why - I would just delete windows instead.
Anyway try this:
Start ->Run
Type compmgmt.msc
Go to disk management
You should see your linux partitions there.
Format them as NTFS
Next go to a DOS prompt and type FIXMBR to restore your Windows MBR
You may have to do this in Safe mode.
Anyway try this:
Start ->Run
Type compmgmt.msc
Go to disk management
You should see your linux partitions there.
Format them as NTFS
Next go to a DOS prompt and type FIXMBR to restore your Windows MBR
You may have to do this in Safe mode.
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