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Originally Posted by =JpS=SgtRock
This was a valid concern in the past. There's good news on this point, however. I would strongly recommend downloading an ISO image for Knoppix, SimplyMepis, Ubuntu, or Kubuntu LiveCD and burning it to a disk. Then just stick it in your CD-ROM drive and boot! It'll give you a chance to explore Linux without having to worry about affecting your Windows drive(s) at all. Heck, if you're hesitant to burn an image, go to CheapBytes and order one for about $5. That'll give you a chance to explore a lot of Linux apps without having to make any sort of permanent commitment. |
I had no problems with affecting my windows as I have 2 hard drives and the dual boot was no sweat. My last problem was wanting to install java - so as to play go online at kiseido. I cut and paste and edited until I wasn't sure if I had wrecked my install. But I never did get that java plug installed. Actually not sure if I have ever been able to install any program - if it doesn't come preinstalled with the ubuntu version - I can't seem to get it working. I can run windows or dos and solve any conflicts or whatever, but linux has me beat. The idea of installing any vid drivers and doing what it takes to run games is just scary. Now with windows buy a new printer or camera, drop in the install driver disk and it works - Linux needs to become easier if general home use acceptance is to go up. I am not totally computer stupid and family/friends actually often ask for help. I do support the idea of open source and hate huge monopolies like microsoft and would like nothing better than to run linux, but unless I decide to sacrifice the time to take a course - can't even get it to do what I want.