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    Default Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    If you're into Linux, or just want to try it but ...
    not change your OS or even add files to your hard drive.
    You have to try Ubantu. You can download it right to a CD
    and boot from that CD without any modifcations to your existing system.
    Ubuntu


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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    Ubuntu Features Dual boot. Not to mention, if you want linux that loads right fromt he CD, try Knoppix.

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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    or gnoppix if you like gnome (don't know why, I don't like it at all and GTK programs all look the same )

    *note* Linux runs about 30x faster when loading from a HDD than off a "live" CD.

    Also be careful with software dual booting using grub (even LILO), two HDDs = best and safest bet without a boot loader, just swap via BIOS settings or use the standard (normally F12 today) boot "menu" included on most mobo ROMs.
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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    Ubuntu doesn't "feature dual boot". You can dual boot ANY operating systems.

    Yeah, GRUB is crap. 2 HDDs is the only safe way, as mentioned.

    I can't get Ubuntu working on my machine. To my knowledge it's a so far undocumented problem.
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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    Quote Originally Posted by tybrenis
    I can't get Ubuntu working on my machine. To my knowledge it's a so far undocumented problem.
    Is it hanging on the install? I tried installing the 32-bit and 64-bit on my computer, and I could get to "Mounting Root File System" and then would have to turn off my computer. Some new chips on mobos aren't supported yet, like mine. Maybe yours is too?
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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    I didn't have any problems. I downloaded it to my Lian Li, burned an image copy to a CD. Pressed "esc" for booting options on bootup, and it booted right up into Ubantu. I think it looks pretty cool, and had some very nice features and tools included.

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    Well i'm not a linux guy, Windows works fine for my gaming needs. Also i get Windows for free as my dad owns like a pretty big company that pretty much we buy enough copies of windows for costumers that we get them at like $9 a copy.

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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    I've currently got Ubuntu server running on the TARDIS. Working well, but I'm still learning how to set it up properly to do what I need it to do.
    m4gnum.com/tardis/ - Doctor Who inspired case

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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    The problem I have with Ubuntu is a bit wierd. I can get it completely installed and running, and then I'll reboot. Starting Ubuntu, all seems fine. I get the GUI and I can type in my username and password. Then, the screen goes black except for my cursor.

    I can move around the cursor, and when I press Ctrl + Alt + F1, I can go into the console and everything appears to be working. But.... it isn't.
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    Default Re: Ubantu Linux for everyone!

    maybe its just takin a while to load, or your graphics drivers are messed up and the X server isnt workin properly.

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