Tag: Install

How do I get rid of Windows XP and install Linux Ubuntu?

Posted by – Oktober 10, 2011

Question by happpycashew: How do I get rid of Windows XP and install Linux Ubuntu?
Ok, so I currently have Windows XP which is filled with crap. Idealistically I would like to wipe the Windows XP clean, start with a new slate, and then install Linux Ubuntu. If anyone could help other than just giving me the Linux Ubuntu website, I would really appreciate it.

Best answer:

Answer by Jessica Queller
Don’t be too hasty.

Start with just using the Ubuntu live CD and play around with it. See how it works with your hardware. See how you like the interface. Get to know your way around the menus. Use the live CD for a couple of weeks.

If you still like Ubuntu, use Wubi to set up a no-fuss dual-boot with Windows:

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi

If, after dual-booting for another two weeks, you still find yourself booting into Ubuntu exclusively, then you can just install Ubuntu over XP:

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing

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What linux distributions allow the easiest install of programs?

Posted by – Oktober 7, 2011

Question by god0fgod: What linux distributions allow the easiest install of programs?
Since I want to get linux working on my PS3 soon but hate the thought of all this typing in just to install a minute program.

Best answer:

Answer by rabbit
I know nothing about PS3s but on PCs I’d say any Debian or Red Hat based distro allows for the easiest installation of software. On a Debian-based distro, you can install .deb packages with two clicks, on a Red Hat-based distro it’s .rpm packages.

Look at the Debian and Red Hat based sections on this list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions

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