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Download or buy installation CD.
Lots of time they have thing call LIVE CD where you can boot from CD without installing to HD to test it out.
It can be installed on pen drive or external harddrive too.
It is not recommended but it can be installed on top of windows drive.
Installation will take longer, but if you want thing fastest you will want to install on few separate partitions.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoUsually a Linux distribution will have its own installer, and make the whole process pretty simple and easy, even the partitioning.
Some, however, would rather you do things more manually, set up filesystems yourself, copy packages over or invoke the package manager through a chroot, and configure the system yourself.
The most common thread between the two methods is using the package manager at the core to install the distribution.
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∙ 6y agoThe most common installation methods for conducting an installation of a Linux distribution is the usage of an installation medium or a live medium with a builtin installer. Optionionally, there are computer manufacturers that do ship computers with Linux pre-installed.
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∙ 8y agoThere are installation discs for which disc images can be downloaded and burned to a CD or DVD. Alternatively you can install the installer onto a flash drive.
Another option is a "live" CD, a special type of bootable image that runs almost entirely out of your system's RAM, thus not requiring a installation. In most cases this is useful for trying out a specific distribution without actually installing it, or use it as a diagnostic tool to aid in the repair of your ailing computer. Certain "live" images do contain scripts that help you install the distribution if need be (a case in point is Ubuntu-based distributions).
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∙ 12y agoThe most common method is to boot from an install CD or DVD.
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∙ 11y agomost people download a disk image for the distro they want, and burn it to a cd. or you can write it to a flashdrive and boot from that.
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Can installing Linux ruin sectors on your hard drive and prevent future Windows installations?
No. Installing Linux is no more destructive than installing Windows.
Will installing windows after Linux wipe out Linux?
you can partition the drive.. to use both OS
What topics are covered in the Linux support forums?
Some of the topics that are covered in the Linux support forums are installing Linux, general questions and answer about Linux, as well as basic configurations.
Can you format a hard drive from the Ubuntu LiveCD?
Yes. This is the preferred and most common method for installing Ubuntu.
What is Linux from scratch?
Linux from scratch is a book describing how to create and build your own Linux distribution from nothing, building every package from source and installing it.
How exactly does one install Linux to an XP pc?
Most Linux OS's walk you through dual booting. Choose your prefered Linux OS and burn it to a disc and run it. You could also partition your hard drive from the XP side and create a space for your Linux OS to run in. If you are new to Linux, it is recomended to run the OS without actually installing it, that way you can get the feel of Linux without completely installing it.
What is deployment in Linux?
Deployment is the process of installing the system on computers throughout the network.
Are there any tricks or gotchas associated with installing Linux on a PC currently running Windows XP?
There aren't any real "tricks" needed for installing Linux on a standard PCs; they pretty much all have a standard installation method. Some devices may not be supported in Linux, like some dial-up modems or wireless cards. These aren't really "gotchas", though, since they are easy enough to check before you make any changes to your hard drive.
What is the function of the Scientific Linux Live CD?
The Scientic Linux Live CD is a bootable CD that runs Linux directly from CD without downloading installing it.Its based on Scientific Linux (SN),which is recompiled from RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source.
Where can one find a video on installing Linux?
The best place to find a video on how to install Linux would be on YouTube. YouTube is home to a variety of detailed tutorials that are sure to provide assistance to anyone in need of it. Many of the videos found there are easy to follow and are sure to walk a person through installing Linux.
How do you install Ubuntu Linux on a separate partition?
Click the install as partition when installing Ubuntu.
What version of Microsoft is on the computers in our classroom?
The wrong one. Try installing UBUNTU Linux.
