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Boss · 11-03-2009, 09:45 PM

hey idk jack shit about this but ive seen some screen shots and i kinda want to give linux a try but not as my main OS. Can anybody give me some pointers on how to do this, and where i can find a good version of linux that will run on my 32-bit comp with 512mb ram. (i use windows xp pro if that matters) i'd appreciate any useful info
also i +rep for worthy posts

ha
thanks

micaheljcaboose · 11-03-2009, 10:00 PM

Download Ubuntu, burn it to a CD. Then pop it back in to your computer, it'll let you install Ubuntu "inside" of Windows. And you reboot and choose Ubuntu. If you don't like it, uninstall it like a regular program.

Boss · 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

aight thanks.. lemme see how it goes. and i can run it through virtual box right?

Jason · 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by micaheljcaboose

Download Ubuntu, burn it to a CD. Then pop it back in to your computer, it'll let you install Ubuntu "inside" of Windows. And you reboot and choose Ubuntu. If you don't like it, uninstall it like a regular program.

I prefer mint or arch, but ubuntu is good for beginners.

Boss · 11-03-2009, 10:23 PM

im guessing these sugestions are all versions of linux and can be run through virtual box fine with only 512mb ram? sorry but i dont know this stuff..
thnx

Jason · 11-03-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss

im guessing these sugestions are all versions of linux and can be run through virtual box fine with only 512mb ram? sorry but i dont know this stuff..
thnx

Pretty much any os can run inside a vm. But 512 mb of ram might not run it to well.

Boss · 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

aight, thanks again. i should be set, i need a few min b4 i can start messing with it but if i run into anything i cant handle ill be back

haha doubt it..

baseballboy6594 · 11-03-2009, 10:32 PM

Burn Ubuntu to a cd, and boot it as a live cd. It will run like normal, and when you restart your pc it will load xp again.

Boss · 11-03-2009, 10:51 PM

damn it a fucking +rep frenzy over here.. why im i feeling so generous..
somethings wrong.

leprince2010 · 11-14-2009, 01:31 AM

you can download BACKTRACK is an live CD Lunix

daedelus · 11-14-2009, 01:42 AM

ubuntu is the most user friendly linux install with wide support for all types of hardware and supports minimum requirements. simply put overall its top notch for beginners. do as most have suggested and download the ubuntu iso and burn it to disc, pop it in your system and reboot, making sure that your system is setup to run from cd. this allows you to play with the linux OS without having to worry about messing up any files on the windows xp installation. this also allows you to bypass having to download vmware or virtual box to try anything out. when you have decided you no longer wish to play with linux or you wish to return to windows xp simply reboot with the cd out and back to the life of window in which you came.

Jason · 11-14-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprince2010

you can download BACKTRACK is an live CD Lunix

Same with a lot of distros.....and backtrack is not really for beginners...

11-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 *cBay Rating:*	Running linux through virtual box.. hey idk jack shit about this but ive seen some screen shots and i kinda want to give linux a try but not as my main OS. Can anybody give me some pointers on how to do this, and where i can find a good version of linux that will run on my 32-bit comp with 512mb ram. (i use windows xp pro if that matters) i'd appreciate any useful info also i +rep for worthy posts ha thanks __________________ +Rep me if I've helped. Just click the button, its easy! <--Check em out.. Sparkin' a blunt w/ friends or just working on the comp and need some more crunchy beats? PM me n ill link you to some jams that will blow your mind..

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micaheljcaboose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 282 Reputation: 21 *cBay Rating:*	Download Ubuntu, burn it to a CD. Then pop it back in to your computer, it'll let you install Ubuntu "inside" of Windows. And you reboot and choose Ubuntu. If you don't like it, uninstall it like a regular program. __________________ Girlfriend break up with you? Get laid off at work? Something else happen? Blame it on Farlow.

11-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 *cBay Rating:*	aight thanks.. lemme see how it goes. and i can run it through virtual box right? __________________ +Rep me if I've helped. Just click the button, its easy! <--Check em out.. Sparkin' a blunt w/ friends or just working on the comp and need some more crunchy beats? PM me n ill link you to some jams that will blow your mind..

11-03-2009, 10:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 *cBay Rating:*	im guessing these sugestions are all versions of linux and can be run through virtual box fine with only 512mb ram? sorry but i dont know this stuff.. thnx __________________ +Rep me if I've helped. Just click the button, its easy! <--Check em out.. Sparkin' a blunt w/ friends or just working on the comp and need some more crunchy beats? PM me n ill link you to some jams that will blow your mind..

11-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 *cBay Rating:*	aight, thanks again. i should be set, i need a few min b4 i can start messing with it but if i run into anything i cant handle ill be back haha doubt it.. __________________ +Rep me if I've helped. Just click the button, its easy! <--Check em out.. Sparkin' a blunt w/ friends or just working on the comp and need some more crunchy beats? PM me n ill link you to some jams that will blow your mind..

11-03-2009, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
baseballboy6594 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6 Reputation: 1 *cBay Rating:*	Burn Ubuntu to a cd, and boot it as a live cd. It will run like normal, and when you restart your pc it will load xp again.

11-03-2009, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 *cBay Rating:*	damn it a fucking +rep frenzy over here.. why im i feeling so generous.. somethings wrong. __________________ +Rep me if I've helped. Just click the button, its easy! <--Check em out.. Sparkin' a blunt w/ friends or just working on the comp and need some more crunchy beats? PM me n ill link you to some jams that will blow your mind..

11-14-2009, 01:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
leprince2010 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 *cBay Rating:*	you can download BACKTRACK is an live CD Lunix

11-14-2009, 01:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
daedelus Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Reputation: 21 *cBay Rating:*	ubuntu is the most user friendly linux install with wide support for all types of hardware and supports minimum requirements. simply put overall its top notch for beginners. do as most have suggested and download the ubuntu iso and burn it to disc, pop it in your system and reboot, making sure that your system is setup to run from cd. this allows you to play with the linux OS without having to worry about messing up any files on the windows xp installation. this also allows you to bypass having to download vmware or virtual box to try anything out. when you have decided you no longer wish to play with linux or you wish to return to windows xp simply reboot with the cd out and back to the life of window in which you came. __________________ what do you call a psychologist who falls down a set of stairs?...a Freudian slip did i help you in some way? well then dont be afraid to hit the +Karma button to say thanks!

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