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    Open XP pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Krivens, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. Krivens

    Krivens Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I have copy of XP pro the is open, is it crazy for me to even consider Linux?
     
    Krivens, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Not at all! You can dual-boot if you want to run XP. :smile:
     
    pixelot, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. swarmer

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    No.
    .......
     
    swarmer, Jan 20, 2009
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  4. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not sure what the question is - what do you mean by "have copy of XP pro the is open" -- what is supposed to be "open"?
     
    Shyster1, Jan 20, 2009
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  5. ravenmorpheus

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    He probably means he has XP Pro installed.

    I'd go with dual boot if you want to try Linux.
     
    ravenmorpheus, Jan 20, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless you know what you want to do with Linux....

    But yes, you can always Dual Boot - jsut instal Linux on the second/third (or whatever, must be separate) partition.

    It'll do the Dual boot automatically - although the default is then Linux.

    I've got XP Pro and Suse 10 on myold Medion - although I don't know what to do with Linux :D its just there because I could...
    (i.e. pointless... :D)
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 20, 2009
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  7. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Doing the dual boot is a good way to experiment with a linux variant without leaving yourself at the mercy of not knowing the OS; however, make sure you make a good bootable backup/clone of your existing XP installation before you start setting things up, just as a nice little insurance policy. :D
     
    Shyster1, Jan 20, 2009
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  8. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    Can't you install a linux OS using wubi (think thats what its called?) or isn't that any good?
     
    Carrot Muncher, Jan 20, 2009
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  9. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That's virtulization, isn't it?
    If it is - then it'll be slower than an actual installation.
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 20, 2009
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  10. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    For a quick look at Linux and to test hardware, try one of the Live DVD versions first. Post your system specs and a request in the Linux forum, and you'll get some recommendations for versions to try.
     
    KimoT, Jan 20, 2009
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    I'm not 100% sure, but I think that once installed when you then turn the computer on you get a boot menu and choose which OS you want, then to uninstall it you do it in Windows. Which seems a good idea if you want to try it but not have to mess around with partitions. Not sure about speed though probably slower as its not properly installed to a partition?
     
    Carrot Muncher, Jan 20, 2009
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  12. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    It is not a virtual system, but an installed Linux sitting inside of a Windows partition. As it is stored as a file on a Windows partition, it will slow down if your Windows drive is fragmented.
     
    KimoT, Jan 20, 2009
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  13. Gruven98

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    i'm currently running xp and pclos (pc linux) on one of my laptops and i love it. nice this about all the versions of linux out there is that this OS is not a memory hog! and most of the main products are free/open source.
     
    Gruven98, Jan 21, 2009
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