S. G. Ryon wrote: > In a link in the archives, there was a comment that it was difficult > to install Linux on a note book and basically not to bother, but to > purchase one with it preinstalled (but it might work, is it was worth > trying?), is this still the case? I was looking at the list of > hardware (in the control panel?)and I see that it is probably beyond > my ability to configure everything. I would like to learn. I do not > know how to input commands.
Lies. I'm typing this up on a laptop, and this is the second laptop that I've run Linux on. http://www.linux-laptop.net/ > I Was reading about Gentoo: ..."The main advantage of this is that all > software is highly optimised for the computer architecture it is built > on." ... "The computer architecture", does that mean or include > drivers for hardware? Generally, no. Hardware drivers are generally part of the kernel, and the process for compiling a kernel in Gentoo is outside of the package manager, Portage, which is what applies the optimizations you're referring to above. However, some drivers are external to the kernel, and are managed by Portage and are therefore compiled with your optimization settings. > I would like a customized OS that ran very efficiently, and I like > flashy desktops ;-) but I will use what ever I can. I was wondering if > I could partition the HD to install 2 distros and XP? Yes. Look around for dual-booting. This list's FAQ is a good place to start. Chad Martin To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
