Help with Linux istallation, please.
Billabong
320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do I
install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB stick, and on
CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any success; always is
something asked for. I would even do what ask if there would be guarantee
that the installation would succeed. So, I want to install onto the brand
new HDD. Please be serious if you do answer this appeal for help.
philo
> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do I
> install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB stick, and on
> CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any success; always is
> something asked for.
Yes if you cannot answer the simple questions
you will not be able to install Linux
Billabong
"philo" <ph...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Billabong wrote:
>> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
>> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
>> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do I
>> install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB stick, and
>> on CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any success; always
>> is something asked for.
>
>
>
> Yes if you cannot answer the simple questions
>
> you will not be able to install Linux
>
I do not mind to answer them on a brand new HDD, but I do not want to risk
ruining that what I have, even though I am not glad with it; it is still
better than nothing. How can I install Linux OS on the new HDD?
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Dan C
> "philo" <ph...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:c9SdnQieXO2kTNzW...@ntd.net...
>> Billabong wrote:
>>> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
>>> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
>>> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do
>>> I install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB
>>> stick, and on CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any
>>> success; always is something asked for.
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes if you cannot answer the simple questions
>>
>> you will not be able to install Linux
>>
>>
> I do not mind to answer them on a brand new HDD, but I do not want to
> risk ruining that what I have, even though I am not glad with it; it is
> still better than nothing. How can I install Linux OS on the new HDD?
Just format all the hard drives, and go find another hobby, you ignorant
fucking stooge. You have ZERO chance of ever installing or using Linux.
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Van Chocstraw
Why don't you download VMware Player and install Linux as a virtual
machine in Windows. You can format your new hdd and put your VMs on that
drive.
Mike Easter
> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is.
How are you currently managing the boot process?
Usually if someone wants to multiboot, they have a boot manager such as
GAG or Grub.
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Learn how to get into the BIOS
Learn how to change the boot order
Learn how to install linux to an external drive
You got a lotta learning to do.
G00gle is your best bet. Or, find a local LUG.
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chuckcar
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Read the documentation files on the CD you're installing from. All of
them. Then when you understand them, try to install linux.
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Billabong
"Dan C" <youmust...@lan.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:46:53 +0800, Billabong wrote:
>
>> "philo" <ph...@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:c9SdnQieXO2kTNzW...@ntd.net...
>>> Billabong wrote:
>>>> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
>>>> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
>>>> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do
>>>> I install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB
>>>> stick, and on CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any
>>>> success; always is something asked for.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Yes if you cannot answer the simple questions
>>>
>>> you will not be able to install Linux
>>>
>>>
>> I do not mind to answer them on a brand new HDD, but I do not want to
>> risk ruining that what I have, even though I am not glad with it; it is
>> still better than nothing. How can I install Linux OS on the new HDD?
>
> Just format all the hard drives, and go find another hobby, you ignorant
> fucking stooge. You have ZERO chance of ever installing or using Linux.
>
>
You would not believe it, but I have installed on one of two HDDs together
with the Windows; on the other one will not install. But, if I will use it
is another pair of socks; I shall see.
THANK YOU ALL, DEAR FELLOWS!
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Billabong
"Van Chocstraw" <boobooil...@roadrunner.com> wrote in message
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I think I could, just when I get around to learn how to do it. I would like
to have as many OS on one disk as it could be put onto it; because I do not
like to depend on one system only. Initially, I did it because I object very
strongly to any sort of blackmail, and if is there something that I have to
have, I do not want it even though it is the only one I can have. I am
paying for that sort of attitude, but that is me.
Billabong
"Mike Easter" <Mi...@ster.invalid> wrote in message
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I just stick the HDD into the ROM and that is it.
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> Mike Easter
>
why?
On Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:21:08 +0800, Billabong wrote:
>
>"Van Chocstraw" <boobooil...@roadrunner.com> wrote in message
>news:NLudndWOQtUWn9_W...@giganews.com...
>> On 01/04/2010 05:40 AM, Billabong wrote:
>>> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
>>> 320GB, onto which I would like to install Linux OS; the other two have
>>> Windows XP, which I would want to leave as is. I would like now how do I
>>> install Linux OS onto a brand new HDD? I have Ubuntu on my USB stick, and
>>> on
>>> CD. I did try to install with Windows, but without any success; always is
>>> something asked for. I would even do what ask if there would be guarantee
>>> that the installation would succeed. So, I want to install onto the brand
>>> new HDD. Please be serious if you do answer this appeal for help.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Why don't you download VMware Player and install Linux as a virtual
>> machine in Windows. You can format your new hdd and put your VMs on that
>> drive.
>
>
>I think I could, just when I get around to learn how to do it. I would like
Do it with VMware Player
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
there are many downloadable prebuilt virtual appliances
http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/cat/508
You download and install VMware player, then which ever appliance you
want.
>to have as many OS on one disk as it could be put onto it; because I do not
Then you need a 2nd PC to practice with by install as many versions of
Windows and other operating systems you seem to need.
>like to depend on one system only. Initially, I did it because I object very
No but you are going to put all these OSes on 1 disk?
Then you want a boot loader like GRUB, which was already mentioned.
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/f12/en-US/html/ch-grub.html
I have heard of developers booting up to 20 installations (versions).
>strongly to any sort of blackmail, and if is there something that I have to
Stick to the point.
>have, I do not want it even though it is the only one I can have. I am
>paying for that sort of attitude, but that is me.
Also answer some of the questions you have been asked about your current
setup.
Me
Zu Arsschlaark!
"Billabong" <in...@osvrt.net> wrote in message
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You are hilariously incoherent.
Star@*.*
wrote:
Great idea Chuck. But probably should add the MAN files also.
If a person reads them we won't hear anything from them for about 2
years. If they understand all of them we will never hear from them in
4 to 5 normal lifetimes.
Art
chuckcar
Man pages require the person to know bash. Certainly not going to be the
case here. Info files and /usr/doc might help too, but of course none of
the above is going to available until linux is installed properly. Which
is exactly what the OP *can't* do.
chuckcar
> I have three HDD and HDD-ROM (housing) and one of the HDD is brand new
Look, this is getting you nowhere. You won't get a simple answer.
Certainly when you haven't told us how far you've progressed. Have you
created a swap partition? How about an ext3 one? have you read the
linux howto?
Start here if you can't or won't browse the CD's files.
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chuckcar
news:hhvnh3$oo9$3...@news.eternal-september.org:
When was the last time you actually *installed* linux? You get X now,
not a CLI.
chuckcar
news:19q6k5t6sgp18omq8...@4ax.com:
> On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:27:41 +0000 (UTC), chuckcar <ch...@nil.car>
> wrote:
>
>>When was the last time you actually *installed* linux? You get X now,
>>not a CLI.
>
> You can still get to a terminal from within x... it's called xterm.
>
Look, I could go on in this vein for the next two years - I won't.
Largely because the problem was and is that the OP couldn't *install*
linux in the first place.
§nühw¤£f
Billabong
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I have installed Ubuntu, Linux OS, and everything is alright exept for one
small thing, which I hope someone can help me with: foreign languages. I
have installed all updates and ticked the languages I want, but the keyboard
does not switch to desired language, even though on the screen shows that
that particular language is in use, and the spelling checker is marking
spelling mistakes, and so on.
gregg
you are using a flavor with a live CD, boot to the CD first. Then click
on the installer. The installer will ask you "where" you want to
install. If you don't want to bother with partitioning, just select your
"new" drive and the location and let the installer partition it for you.
The installer will ask a couple more questions: name, username,
password, that you would like to use. The install will then take off. If
it is one of many flavors Grub will if left alone detect your windows
installations and set up a boot menu with linux being the default boot.
This can be changed later if you like. Really it is pretty much as
simple as sticking the CD or DVD in and following the prompts.