Am I going about things the right way

suppressor · 10-08-2006, 10:26 PM

I have a boxed Mandrake Linux 10 and MandrakeMove down load collection, I have only basic computer knowledge and am presently useing "The Dreaded XP". I am trying linux out of curiousity and have just purchased an older PC(600Mhz 10gig HD with no OS) to run mandrake rather than dual boot.
Is this a sensible way to start.

RedNovember · 10-08-2006, 10:35 PM

Sure, I don't see why not. As long as it's not your main box and it's able to connect to the Web, you should be fine.

alred · 10-09-2006, 02:21 AM

maybe try to have a bigger harddisk , like say 20(at least) or 40 gig(better) , you may have linux as your main box , at least "99%" ...

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suppressor · 10-09-2006, 04:18 AM

Thanks for the advice alred,Im only picking up the new (old)computer tommorow and I would imagine that 10gigs should be enough to decide if I like linux and I thought the $50 I paid wasn't much to risk at this stage.
I'll keep ya posted.

alred · 10-09-2006, 04:36 AM

doesnt matter ... probably that 10gig can be use as your single main linux system for "jumping around" and you can install other bigger disks(prefarably with 3 or 4 primary partitions if allowed) later anytime if you choose to do so ...

infact i have one machine with this kind of starter newbie arragment , this machine last forever ...

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fotoguy · 10-09-2006, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by suppressor

Thanks for the advice alred,Im only picking up the new (old)computer tommorow and I would imagine that 10gigs should be enough to decide if I like linux and I thought the $50 I paid wasn't much to risk at this stage.
I'll keep ya posted.

10 GB drive would be fine, I originally started with mandrake years ago on a 2.5 GB drive. When your starting out you wont need much to play around with to familiarize yourself.

alred · 10-09-2006, 09:09 AM

probably there is a need if suppressor wanted to upload tons of media/or_whatever files to the linux machine from the windows machine ... playing and reading them locally , at least proving what multimedia linux has to offer at an early stage ...

who knows ... might just as well installing on an available faster and newer machine ...

//dont worry , suppressor , linux is not overwhelming in their replies , take your time ...

//and goodluck ...

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XavierP · 10-09-2006, 10:03 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-Desktop and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.