There are a number of Linux versions.  I would like to point out some of the
Linux-live distributions.  These are versions which you can run by booting
from a CD/DVD drive.  You don't have to reconfigure your Windows computer to
try them (although you can install them).  Not all versions will run on all
computers so you may have to try more than one.  You can find a list of the
Linux-live distros at http://www.livecdlist.com/


Ron Jobe



On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Loy Pressley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> I want to learn to use Linux. MS Windows is becoming more and more trouble
> and much more intrusive. Learning and using the Linux operating system is a
> way to begin weaning myself from Windows. I have an old Dell 800MHz computer
> on my home network. The hard drive in it is one of a number of backup
> locations for my data files. Turning it into a Linux based machine would
> help me to learn the operating system.
>
> The Dell currently has WinXP Home as the operating system, 512K of ram, and
> lots of empty disk space. Should I format the hard drive and install Linux
> on it? Would it be better to dual boot and install and run Linux in a
> separate partition on the machine? How do I install Linux and set it up to
> dual boot with Linux and WinXP? Will I loose connectivity with my home
> network if I install Linux on the Dell computer?
>
> Thanks in advance for the help and guidance.
>
> Loy
>
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>
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>
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