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**madsoul** · 03-17-2007, 08:08 AM

im a total n00b when it comes too installing linux and so on so i would really know if there is a guide on how to do it. i got windows xp proffesional installed now. how should i change it to a linux based system? where can i get linux? please help this poor computer n00b, i would really apreciate it

im only good at computers when it comes to making music and graphics on them lolz... -__- its sad, i know...

**Adiuvo** · 03-17-2007, 08:13 AM

Look at the stickies Madsoul -__-

I'd reccomend Ubuntu.

**madsoul** · 03-17-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adiuvo

Look at the stickies Madsoul -__-

I'd reccomend Ubuntu.

lol sorry

you see, i even suck at looking at stickies... >__>

so in what way is linux better then windows?

**Adiuvo** · 03-17-2007, 08:17 AM

No viruses, open source, everything is freeware, etc.

It may be harder than Windows in some respects. A lot of things require you to use the terminal, which is like the CMD in Windows. Not everything is click and you're done.

Hardrive · 03-17-2007, 08:18 AM

It's good for programmers, because all linux is open source. It's also really easy to run a file (or game) server on.

However, I don't think that photoshop runs in linux, correct me if I'm wrong. So you're going to want to setup a dual-boot machine (when computer boots you can choose linux or windows)

**madsoul** · 03-17-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

It's good for programmers, because all linux is open source. It's also really easy to run a file (or game) server on.

However, I don't think that photoshop runs in linux, correct me if I'm wrong. So you're going to want to setup a dual-boot machine (when computer boots you can choose linux or windows)

ok, hmm... i have heard about emulating windows in linux and that that should be faster then just using windows...? lol, i feel like such a noob :P

**Adiuvo** · 03-17-2007, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madsoul

ok, hmm... i have heard about emulating windows in linux and that that should be faster then just using windows...? lol, i feel like such a noob :P

I haven't heard about that on Linux, but it does work with a Mac. The program is called Parrells. However, you need a pretty good computer to have it run smoothly.
Anyway, it wouldn't be faster.

To boot between the partitions, you will need a boot loader such as Grub, which I believe is discussed in the guide.

**madsoul** · 03-17-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

However, I don't think that photoshop runs in linux, correct me if I'm wrong.

oh....

thats sad...

**Adiuvo** · 03-17-2007, 08:29 AM

Check out this article.

It discusses Photoshop on Linux a little ways down.

**madsoul** · 03-17-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adiuvo

Check out this article.

It discusses Photoshop on Linux a little ways down.

hmmm... ok. damn, i thought (wished) that it would be as easy as just changing OS ^_^

il have to think about this... but thanks for the info everyone!

Hardrive · 03-17-2007, 10:02 AM

Madsoul, almost no Windows things work in linux, unless they're released as multi-platform (which rarely includes linux), there is a hack, or you emulate windows. I don't even know what you use for music and what not, but I doubt it will run in linux. However, a different, open source app may, so it's worth checking out.

As Adiuvo suggested, you should use GRUB to dual boot.

**Urza** · 03-17-2007, 01:25 PM

VMWare will allow you to run Windows from within Linux. I'm currently using it to run XP in Vista, and it works incredibly well.

**Vanden** · 03-17-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

It's good for programmers, because all linux is open source. It's also really easy to run a file (or game) server on.

However, I don't think that photoshop runs in linux, correct me if I'm wrong. So you're going to want to setup a dual-boot machine (when computer boots you can choose linux or windows)

http://lifehacker.com/software/photo...ntu-206827.php
photoshop runs in linux just not to the extrem

**KKlicK** · 03-17-2007, 04:50 PM

And if you're doubtful about using Linux, get a FREE LiveCD.

http://shipit.ubuntu.com

Got three LiveCD's from there in a week or two. It's nice.

**Urza** · 03-17-2007, 05:13 PM

You could also just download the image and burn a LiveCD.

**Bachonga** · 03-17-2007, 05:18 PM

About Windows programs on Linux, you are all wrong. WINE is essentially a Windows EXE simulation that can run LOTS of Windows programs. You can even run Steam and Counterstrike with decent speeds under the right configuration. If it can run that, it can run Photoshop. Just look around for some configuration guides.

**Urza** · 03-17-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bachonga

About Windows programs on Linux, you are all wrong.

Last I checked 'all' wasn't another word for 'a few people'.

03-17-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
madsoul Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: stevens bumhole Posts: 10,308 Trader Feedback: 0	help me with linux (pllzz) im a total n00b when it comes too installing linux and so on so i would really know if there is a guide on how to do it. i got windows xp proffesional installed now. how should i change it to a linux based system? where can i get linux? please help this poor computer n00b, i would really apreciate it im only good at computers when it comes to making music and graphics on them lolz... -__- its sad, i know...

03-17-2007, 08:13 AM	#2
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	Look at the stickies Madsoul -__- I'd reccomend Ubuntu. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

03-17-2007, 08:17 AM	#4
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	No viruses, open source, everything is freeware, etc. It may be harder than Windows in some respects. A lot of things require you to use the terminal, which is like the CMD in Windows. Not everything is click and you're done. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

03-17-2007, 08:29 AM	#9
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	Check out this article. It discusses Photoshop on Linux a little ways down. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

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03-17-2007, 08:18 AM	#5
Hardrive No longer a community member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 Trader Feedback: 0	It's good for programmers, because all linux is open source. It's also really easy to run a file (or game) server on. However, I don't think that photoshop runs in linux, correct me if I'm wrong. So you're going to want to setup a dual-boot machine (when computer boots you can choose linux or windows)

03-17-2007, 10:02 AM	#11
Hardrive No longer a community member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 Trader Feedback: 0	Madsoul, almost no Windows things work in linux, unless they're released as multi-platform (which rarely includes linux), there is a hack, or you emulate windows. I don't even know what you use for music and what not, but I doubt it will run in linux. However, a different, open source app may, so it's worth checking out. As Adiuvo suggested, you should use GRUB to dual boot.

03-17-2007, 01:25 PM	#12
Urza Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,540 Trader Feedback: 0	VMWare will allow you to run Windows from within Linux. I'm currently using it to run XP in Vista, and it works incredibly well.

03-17-2007, 05:13 PM	#15
Urza Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,540 Trader Feedback: 0	You could also just download the image and burn a LiveCD.

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