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Hi all,
As some of you know I will get my DVD copy of Ubuntu thanks to Praka123. Anyway before I install Ubuntu I have a couple of questions. I will repost my configuration just for the sake ofthe thread.
AMD 4400
Asus M2N MX – SE
2 GB Ram
2 HDD (80 GB SATA and a 40 GB PATA )
Tech-Com TV Tuner Card
Ace External 56 k Modem
Sony 720 DVD-RW
Nokia 6681 (I know this isn’t part of my computer but I would like to know if I can sync its contacts and stuff)
Now both my hard disks are partitioned into 2 NTFS Partitions. I have already backed up anything I need.
Now Ive been reading up on Linux from one of the guides which was linked on this site. Introduction to Linux, A Hands on Guide: Machtelt Garrels
The guide shows many partitions that I should make but Ive seen other threads only showing some which should be made. COuld anyone clear this aspect for me.
Here is what the guide says,
Data partition:
normal Linux system data, including the root partition containing all the data to startup and run the system; and
Swap partition:
expansion of the computer's physical memory, extra memory on hard disk.
Further it mentions the use of the following also .
A partition for user programs (/usr)
A partition containing the users' personal data (/home)
A partition to store temporary data like print- and mail-queues (/var)
A partition for third party and extra software (/opt)
What would you recommend my settings to be. Please ntoe I prefer not to have a dual boot system . maybe with some other distro of Linux but not Windows (a rather bold step ) But I have learned that if you want to learn stuff usually its best to not be given alternatives !
Can I have two distros with a dual boot configuration? I've been constantly nagged by my cousin to Install Gentoo for some reason
Is there anything that is obvious which I should download which I will need after the installation. Im using the Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon DVD install.
Thanks in advance.
As some of you know I will get my DVD copy of Ubuntu thanks to Praka123. Anyway before I install Ubuntu I have a couple of questions. I will repost my configuration just for the sake ofthe thread.
AMD 4400
Asus M2N MX – SE
2 GB Ram
2 HDD (80 GB SATA and a 40 GB PATA )
Tech-Com TV Tuner Card
Ace External 56 k Modem
Sony 720 DVD-RW
Nokia 6681 (I know this isn’t part of my computer but I would like to know if I can sync its contacts and stuff)
Now both my hard disks are partitioned into 2 NTFS Partitions. I have already backed up anything I need.
Now Ive been reading up on Linux from one of the guides which was linked on this site. Introduction to Linux, A Hands on Guide: Machtelt Garrels
The guide shows many partitions that I should make but Ive seen other threads only showing some which should be made. COuld anyone clear this aspect for me.
Here is what the guide says,
Data partition:
normal Linux system data, including the root partition containing all the data to startup and run the system; and
Swap partition:
expansion of the computer's physical memory, extra memory on hard disk.
Further it mentions the use of the following also .
A partition for user programs (/usr)
A partition containing the users' personal data (/home)
A partition to store temporary data like print- and mail-queues (/var)
A partition for third party and extra software (/opt)
What would you recommend my settings to be. Please ntoe I prefer not to have a dual boot system . maybe with some other distro of Linux but not Windows (a rather bold step ) But I have learned that if you want to learn stuff usually its best to not be given alternatives !
Can I have two distros with a dual boot configuration? I've been constantly nagged by my cousin to Install Gentoo for some reason
Is there anything that is obvious which I should download which I will need after the installation. Im using the Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon DVD install.
Thanks in advance.