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by emetronative

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i'm really interested to install linux in my machine, to replace my existing os, but i dont know where to start. i already download lots of file related to linux installation, but still fail to run it. Can anyone give me a good idea how to start all of this.

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by ---tk---

If your running Windows, you want to find you Linux distro of choice in an ISO format, the use http://www.freeisoburner.com/ and burn the ISO to a CD. Boot to CD and you should be on your way...

by jdclyde

I used MINT to start my boy on Linux, and he loves it.

by emetronative

thanks for the link, it work, im too excited to make my first move...

by peconet tietokoneet

Download here:
http://www.debian.org/
I have this running and it is very good.
Most Linux distros come with a live version built in so that you do not have to worry about missing data.
The saying is in the cooking, so GET going, and enjoy the relaxed feeling of knowing that viruses are few and far between for Linux users. :)

by painterman

May I suggest PCLinuxOS as a linux distro aimed at the newbie. It's motto is "It just works". The support forums are knowlegable friendly and very supportive of first timers. www.pllinuxos.com

by painterman

Silly me, I'd forget my head if it wasn't fixed on.
Try downloading and burning a liveCD and try before installing.

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