Which linux os can i download which i can install with xp also?
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 at
02:31
i want to download linux os from net for free.. i want to have it without removing my windows xp.. which linux version can i download and from where and i need to know everything about linux.. what is it.. and what is the best version(edit,release) u recommend me to download.
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I would say go for the superb new Ubuntu 9.04 although still a Beta release it is outstanding.
You have two options.
First download Ubuntu 9.04 Beta http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/ Select the top option.
Once you have downloaded the iso. create a Bootable LiveCD using Nero Burning ROM or similar software.
First option.
Ubuntu 9.04 contains a piece of software called Wubi installer on the LiveCD you have just created. With Wubi installer you can install Ubuntu within Windows.
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Second option.
Ubuntu 9.04 can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.
LUg.
You don’t need it.
SuSe is similar to windows so you won’t get so confused.
Redhat is a popular version.
You can dual boot just about any O.S.
Read up!
And good luck.
Any derivative of Ubuntu can be installed without removing or even affecting Windows.
You can use Wubi to install a dual-boot without repartitioning:
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
I’d recommend Linux Mint as a good distro to start with (it’s based on Ubuntu).
There is a lot of open source OS for Linux, one of my favorite version of this is the Ubuntu Linux.You can download it thru the net or order it (I think depend to the number of user and organization that will benefits the OS). I think 2-3 weeks before you receive the package in your door free of charge.
see links below:
http://www.ubuntu.com/