+Bottom line is : +- make sure your hard disk has enough free space. +- if possible, resize partitions to make some raw free space. (if not possible, don't worry, many installers will do it for you) +- get a distribution as .iso file. +- turn the iso into a bootable cd/dvd. +- get started. -See the resources below: +Here is a video how-to covering the above steps for Ubuntu (see "installing a Linux Ubuntu LiveCD") : +http://www.ubuntuvideo.com/ ----------------------------- -Relevant threads: -Linux From Scratch -Linux From Scratch II +See the resources below: + +Relevant threads: -Relevant links: +Linux From Scratch +Linux From Scratch II -Linux From Scratch. Version 4.0 - Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. +---------------------------- +Relevant links: -Linux Installation and Getting Started - This book is an installation and entry-level guide to Linux. A great starting point for any distribution. -_____________________ -Emperor +Linux From Scratch. Version 4.0 - Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with the steps necessary to build your own custom Linux system. - (Added by: Emperor on Wed 30-Oct-2002) +Linux Installation and Getting Started - This book is an installation and entry-level guide to Linux. A great starting point for any distribution. +_____________________ +Emperor - (Edited by: Emperor on Thu 31-Oct-2002) + (Added by: Emperor on Wed 30-Oct-2002) - (Edited by: Jestah on Thu 31-Oct-2002) + (Edited by: Emperor on Thu 31-Oct-2002) - (Edited by: Jestah on Thu 31-Oct-2002) + (Edited by: Jestah on Thu 31-Oct-2002) - (Edited by: synax on Wed 08-Jan-2003) + + (Edited by: Jestah on Thu 31-Oct-2002) + + (Edited by: synax on Wed 08-Jan-2003) +(Edited by argo navis on 08-19-2007 22:34)
