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  1. 23-05-2007, 11:30 AM #1
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    Right then... i want to have a go at that Ubuntu studio thing.. SO..

    I need to run linux on my Lappy... who can help me do this.

    I have NO knowledge of Linux really... How do i install it on my hard drive???

    Which version is the best?

    HELP!!!!!!
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    OK, Ubuntu Studio is the distribution you want.

    Download an ISO image from here.

    Burn to a CD.

    This will be a live CD which you can boot from. (You might need to enable "boot from CD" in your BIOS).

    Boot the CD, and it will load up Ubuntu Studio - simple!

    If you want to install to your HD, which you will need to do for it to run fast and let you tweak it for your system, there will be an "install" icon on the desktop.

    This should hand-hold you through the process.
    http://soundcloud.com/mrseavers
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    FYI, I will probably be doing this either tonight or tomorrow, so I can report back with any hints & tips if you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TechMouse View Post
    FYI, I will probably be doing this either tonight or tomorrow, so I can report back with any hints & tips if you want.
    Right, im downloading it now! its a 868 DVD image, but ill just iso it and install for a laugh

    How would i start it in windows? Will it give me an icon and then once active take over the system?

    Do i have to have a partition?

    Cheers
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    some links that might be useful

    http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_dapper
    http://tips.linux.com/article.pl?sid...1651225&tid=50
    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/install.exe/Prototype

    and a video of dual boot
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11311898236&q=
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    Quote Originally Posted by dodgyedgy View Post
    Right, im downloading it now! its a 868 DVD image, but ill just iso it and install for a laugh

    How would i start it in windows? Will it give me an icon and then once active take over the system?

    Do i have to have a partition?

    Cheers
    Hmm, OK - perhaps you're misunderstanding the concept.

    Linux is a whole operating system, like OS-X or Windows.

    Ubuntu Studio is a distribution of Linux geared towards music / video / art.

    You can download an ISO of the install CD. You can boot from this CD and use it to install the operating system to your Hard Disk.

    When you install to the hard disk, you can either overwrite your existing Windows installation (which I doubt you will want to do) or you can create a new partition and install to that. The installer should setup a bootloader for you, so you can choose which OS to boot at startup.

    There is a walkthrough of the installation process here.

    There is more info at the Ubuntu Studio Wiki.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TechMouse View Post
    Hmm, OK - perhaps you're misunderstanding the concept.

    Linux is a whole operating system, like OS-X or Windows.

    Ubuntu Studio is a distribution of Linux geared towards music / video / art.

    You can download an ISO of the install CD. You can boot from this CD and use it to install the operating system to your Hard Disk.

    When you install to the hard disk, you can either overwrite your existing Windows installation (which I doubt you will want to do) or you can create a new partition and install to that. The installer should setup a bootloader for you, so you can choose which OS to boot at startup.

    There is a walkthrough of the installation process here.

    There is more info at the Ubuntu Studio Wiki.
    Dont be silly mark, of course i know its an o/s

    Its my fault i wasnt clear enough, i should have asked...

    can i install this without touching my windows partition? Please tell me i can :(
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    I really should follow the links people send me before asking silly questions shouldnt i... :(
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    Hehe...

    Don't worry Chris - it is confusing.

    Windows and OS-X protect you from a lot of the day to day rigours of running a proper operating system, though of course in doing so they remove a lot of the control.

    It's easy to forget that not so long ago you had to boot into DOS and type "win" to get anything done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TechMouse View Post
    Hehe...

    Don't worry Chris - it is confusing.

    Windows and OS-X protect you from a lot of the day to day rigours of running a proper operating system, though of course in doing so they remove a lot of the control.

    It's easy to forget that not so long ago you had to boot into DOS and type "win" to get anything done.
    Did anyone ever type 'lose' i wonder...

    OT: A new phrase "I winder what its doing..."

    Meaning: When a windows application decides to get stuck and [apparently] does nothing for around 2 mins.
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    You loon.
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    im still confused about which version i should be installing...

    i guess this is both the detraction and the benefit to users... fully configurable but complex with it.
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