2 HardDrives: 1. LINUX .. 2. WINDOWS

[jrevillug]

Hello,

Welcome to Linux...

I have been using Linux ever scince I built my first computer- all secondhand parts, so I wasn't keen on forking out for Windoze. Started with Red Hat 9.

I am currently running Fedora 4 ( with Gnome) on my desktop, with a very few changes (additions like Xine- brilliant media player). I use Damn Small Linux on my old laptop, and it is very quick considering the hardware.

I do feel a Distro change coming on though.

Which one to choose?

James

EDIT: Using Linux scince 2005.

[lineup]

Originally posted by jrevillug

I am currently running Fedora 4 ( with Gnome) on my desktop, with a very few changes (additions like Xine- brilliant media player).

I use Damn Small Linux on my old laptop, and it is very quick considering the hardware.

I do feel a Distro change coming on though.

Which one to choose?

James

EDIT: Using Linux scince 2005.

Feodora.
Maybe the most complete and powerful Linux.
Also easy to install software, if using .rpm files.
It is almost like Windows auto installer files.

But Fedora is a very LARGE package ... 4-5 CD or one full DVD.
I have downloaded 4 CD Feodora 1 year ago, version that was then.
BUT never got a chance to try it .. I had Pc breakdown and bought a new one.
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DSL - Damn Small Linux
I have always liked simple small amplifiers and small programs.
I have downloaded DSL Live CD which is small!

I have also downloaded one Damn Small Linux,
which special for USB Memory Stick install

You know that these USB memory are regarded by computer
as being a Drive.
This means, if your BIOS allows this,
that you can BOOT into a small Linux OS in your USB MEMORY
If you can BOOT into a CD ... then you can just as well BOOT into USB.

There are some small LINUX for this from 56MB - and 128, 256MB etc
that will fit into such size USB Sticks.
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Some links:
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick
http://pendrivelinux.com/

USB Damn Small Linux
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2007/01...in-one-usb-dsl

Boot KNOPPIX from an USB Memory Stick
http://rz-obrian.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de/knoppix-usb/

BootUSB - Debian Wiki
http://wiki.debian.org/BootUsb


regards
lineup