I have an old computer lying around that I want to install linux on. I’ve downloaded and burned the ubuntu installation to a cd and the cd works and everything. I want to completely delete everything windows off of the old computer so that ubuntu runs automatically when I turn on the computer. What’s the best way to do this?
Tag Archives: Linux
Why do you think the Linux community donates its time to supporting the adoption of Linux?
I have been working with Linux for a short time now and was wondering why people would donate time and resources to support Linux. Please list any sources that you have that can give more information on this topic please.
What is the best version of linux to install on an older computer?
I have an old desktop from a family member. It only has 128mb RAM and that’s the most it can take. It’s a 500 MHz I think. What’s the best Linux I can put on here? Ubuntu requires 256 mb of RAM.
Ubuntu Linux
This is an interesting video showing tiger, mac, and windows running on top of Ubuntu and this is version 7.04 and version 10.04 is now the stable version out there to download.
Mac OS X Tiger and Windows XP running ontop of Ubuntu Linux! Also shows Beryl Cube.
What are the differences between UNIX and Linux, and what about all those choices within Linux?
What are the operational differences between Linux and UNIX? Why would a programmer choose one over the other? What about software selection and ease of programming (with already basic knowledge of programming, and wanting to dive in to open source)?
In terms of Linux, what makes things like Red Hat cost money and things like Ubuntu not? Is pay-for OS based on Linux better quality than freely distributed OS? What is the best choice for Linux-or-Unix OS for a budding programmer?
Is it possible to install Linux or another computer program onto a formatted harddrive?
I’ve formatted my harddrive that had windows 98 on it and now I’m in trouble. I need help getting Linux or some other computer program on my harddrive. Please help!
Ubuntu Features
live.pirillo.com – After DBAN finished running on the computer I am giving away, I threw in an Ubuntu disc, and ten minutes later had a fully baked Operating System on the computer.
What is the best open source logo making software for Linux?
I’m looking for a free, open source application for Linux which will allow me to make and tweak logos for web and print. Any ideas? I know that Gimp is good for editing raster stuff but I was thinking along the lines of starting on the vector side. Any help would be much appreciated!
Novell Linux, Mac, PC
These Linux, Mac & PC ads are great!
Novell Marketing Video for Linux playing on the popular Mac vs PC videos. What is Linux? See: en.wikipedia.org Some points for Linux off the top of my head: – Free (as in speech). I have the freedom to tweak the system as I wish. – DRM Free – Superior method of software updates, installation – Solid stability (servers I run have been up for 1+yrs, my desktop 1+ month) – Can scale down to very old/obscure hardware (I have a Linux file server running an old 266, 24MB ram – Virtually Spyware/Virus free – Variety of system tools not available in Windows. Extensive programming interface. – Very cool eye-candy ahead of other Operating systems. Youtube search “compiz”, see the upcoming KDE, see the current version of Gnome. – I know exactly what my computer is doing. Can’t say the same thing with Windows, OS X – Although I agree gaming is lacking, I personally don’t game on PC but what I do see is the amazing benefit of being able to have access to the thousands of OSS packages out there. – Luxury of using technology backed up by contributions and usage by companies such as IBM, HP, Sun, Google, many governments, military orgs, NASA, universities, super computer research. Outside the desktop Windows presence is not the greatest. – Constant updates to all my software. You can choose to run cutting edge or run stable. – Ability to decide what to install and what not to (can’t say the same thing about XP) – Freedom of not depending on one single vendor. I know my needs will not be …
What is the difference between linux and windows, which is better?
Some dell computers are loaded with ubuntu linux as an operating system. I’ve heard that its more efficient than windows and crashes less. What are its advantages? If i were to get a dell laptop with unbuntu loaded on it would I have a tough time figuring out how to use it?