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What and how do I install Linux on my old Gateway solo 2500 laptop?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I have an old laptop, it has no cds with it besides a “boot directory” floppy disk. When I turn on the laptop to boot from whatever is on that floppy, it say “loading windows 95″ then it says “no operating system found”. So I’m guessing I better try a different OS on the old lappy. So, I want to install linux, not just a live run version, full install, but 1.) What version of Linux would install onto the computer and 2.) How would I partition my hard drive if I can’t get into windows? All I’m at when i turn on the computer is the bios settings. BTW, only reason I’m doing this is to win a bet with a friend. I wouldn’t trade my Dell XPS for anything.

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How do i turn an inactive partition into active using linux?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

okay i tried to install linux but forgot about the extra partition i need to make for the swap file.i wanted to dual boot xp and linux ubuntu.so when i tried to boot back into xp it said that there was a problem with the operating system (os) and im guessing its because i deactivated the partition where xp is located and set to active the linux one (i havent installed linux im stll on the live cd but dont want to install it until i make and extra partition for the swap file). so my question is how can i set active the partition where i have xp using the linux live cd. or do i need to install ubuntu and forget about the swap file?any help is appreciated

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Ubuntu or kubuntu?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin| 3 Comments

I can’t decide between the two. I like both ubuntu and kubuntu equally and I’ve been running both off the live cd for a few weeks. I installed a new hard drive so I can finally set up my dual boot and then I just have not been able to decide. Any suggestions? Pros/cons? I know they’re pretty much the same from an operating system viewpoint but what do you think? What’s your personal favorite and why? Anything will help.

And also my computer won’t have a problem running either.
3GB RAM
AMDX2 5000+ (2.6ghz)
500GB Hard drive (only for linux I have another 400GB for my Vista)

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Linux distribution that can be installed on a hard drive?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin| 4 Comments

Can you recommend me a linux distribution that can be installed on a hard drive to use it as a second operating system in the computer?
I’ve tried knoppix bootable live cd and I liked it. Is very good.
Can knopping be installed on a hard drive? Or any other linux distribution?

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Helpppppppp?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin| 5 Comments

I use win 98 and xp and when system boots i get this message choose operating system to start and now i need to boot ububtu(linux) using live cd but how i do it?

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