2008/11/19 Chris Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Trixie wrote: > > Hi, > > I've heard about Linux for years and was considering reformatting and > > partitioning my computer. Could I install Linux on a separate > > partition? > > Yes, it's called Dual-Booting. >
Can I suggest Wubi? With it you can install Ubuntu GNU/Linux inside your windows directory, so no formatting and partitioning involved. > > > Would it interfere with Windows? > > Contrary, I've historically had problems with Windows corrupting the > hard drive in ways that Linux had to work hard to repair. Not fun. > > > Would it know which system to boot to? > > Yes, it's called a Boot-Loader. Windows doesn't have a particularly > outstanding loader, but the Linux loader (generally grub) will typically > automatically detect Windows upon installation of Linux and offer to > allow you to dual-boot. > > > Will my windows programs (all of them) run using Linux? > > No. There are several paths you might take: > > 1) Wine. Cheap (free) and the least annoying to use. Unfortunately > it's also a hit-or-miss. If it works, fantastic. If not, there's > usually nothing you can do. > 2) Virtualization. Use something like Virtual Box OSE, Xen, or (for > those with deep pockets - $50 IIRC) VMWare to run Windows without > leaving Linux. Only this way Windows can't mess up your system. > Actually, vmware server is free (as in beer) the catch is, you have to register to get its key which is also free. But virtualbox is ok too. > > > > -- Regards, Umarzuki Mochlis http://gameornot.net --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
