--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Septymus Spyder <septymus.spy...@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> The information below is only my opinion.
>
> When trying to figure out the best way to test Linux, there are a number of
> options available to you. These are the ones that come to mind for me, but
> if anyone knows other means to try it, feel free to pass on the information.
>
> 1. Download and burn ISO copies of Linux versions that allow you to run off
> CD.
>
> This trend was started (I believe) by Knoppix, the original Live CD.
> Essentially what you can do is run everything off CD, without impacting your
> hardware in any way.
>
> 2. Run Wubi
>
> If you are currently running Windows on the machine, you can download and
> install a copy of Ubuntu or Kubuntu that runs as an application in Windows.
> It's called Wubi, and allows you to select multiple versions to install. It
> creates a folder on the hard drive with the data stored there, so there's no
> permanent damage to your hard drive. You can get the download at
> http://www.ubuntu.com/
>
> Basically, Wubi sets up a separate installation of Linux on the hard drive,
> but doesn't permanently modify your master boot record (used to start the
> operating system on the disk). You can choose to boot either Windows or
> Ubuntu when you start your computer.
>
> 3. Use virtualization software such as VMWare or VirtualBox
>
> Additionally, you can use software such as VMWare (http://www.vmware.com/) to
> create virtual installations of Linux that run as applications inside
> Windows. This allows you to use both operating systems at the same time,
> with one acting as a virtual computer. You'll need to download previously
> created versions of the Linux distribution you wish to use, as the VMWare
> Player (I think) doesn't allow you to create new installations. If I'm wrong
> on that, though, please let me know.
>
> If you want to play with multiple versions of Linux/UNIX and want to install
> them yourself, your best bet is to use a program called VirtualBox. It can
> be downloaded at http://www.virtualbox.org/
>
> VirtualBox only requires the ISO version of the operating system you wish to
> install, so there's no need to burn CDs unless you want to keep a copy.
>
> Either VMWare or VirtualBox allow you to use your operating systems
> simultaneously, while Wubi requires that you boot into the operating system
> of choice and use it exclusively.
>
> Ultimately, you'll need to make a decision based on which method you prefer.
>
> Hope this information helps all and sundry.
>
> Septymus Spyder
>
Sounds like the perfect advice for a newb, Spyder, though I've never run
Wubi, hardly ever heard about it, but I think I'll check it out. I'm having
some probs with my primary computer which I'll refer to in another post but
does Wubi act essentially as a duel-boot system? Never mind, I'll RTFWebpage.
lol
Mark
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