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by aanune

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hello all,

I am using an HP Laptop with WinXP Home edition, I want to use a linux OS, for the first time. so can I use both Operating Systems in the same machine.

if yes, which linux OS is best for my first time experience.

Thanks in advance.

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by jacksondkg

There are a number of options:
A. You can partision your hard drive. Install Windows XP- fat, net later install obuntu or CentOs.

B.You can also install windows. Then you install, VMWare player. This will give access to have a virtual machine. You can then istall CentOs or Fedora core.

by thechas

If you want to start by getting your feet wet, I recommend you download and burn a Ubunto Live CD or DVD.

It's a no risk way to try Linux. If you like it, then you can install a larger hard drive and partition it for running a dual boot setup.

Or, if you want to just switch to Linux, you can get a new hard drive. Save the old drive for when you sell this computer. And install Linux on the new drive.

Chas

by angshudigi

hi,
u can use ubuntu live or KNOPPIX for your system.

by boxfiddler

I started with Fedora on an old HP Pavilion. It installed smoothly, found and installed all my hardware, ran great. I ran it for awhile, then decided to put Mint on it. Mint found and installed everything and I am still running that on the laptop.

After Fedora went well I put Ubuntu on my desktop, and it has been there ever since (hmm... about 4 months now). Of the 3 it is the easiest to use. Based on my own experience I would recommend Ubuntu for your first Linux.

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