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Old 02-01-2004
I need a path to install UNIX on my home PC
I have searched through the FAQ's and other posts on this board but haven't found what I need.

I need to help installing UNIX on my home PC, then help on how to use it. I also want to learn how to program in UNIX / C. See? I don't even know any lingo. I am fairly experienced in mainframe assembler programming, and use Windows all the time. But I do not do any PC platform based programming.

I have, in my rush to learn, bought Red Hat Linux for Dummies, which comes with two CD's. I think an OS is on them. I also own and just started reading "Learning the UNIX Operating System" by Jerry Peek, Grace Todino, and John Strand (O'Reilly). It's the 5th edition.

I need to keep Windows 98SE on the same PC (for everyone else in the house).

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
# 2  
Old 02-01-2004
What you want is a dual boat installation.

Do a Web search for "dual boot Windows Linux" and you
will find many documents which explain the process.

BTW, suggest you use GRUB rather than LILO.

- F
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Old 02-01-2004
Quote:
Originally posted by chutt
I have searched through the FAQ's and other posts on this board but haven't found what I need.
How hard did you search? Smilie

https://www.unix.com/windows-and-dos-issues-and-discussions/7879-how-do-you-run-unix-top-windows.html?s=
https://www.unix.com/unix-for-dummies-questions-and-answers/7191-install-linux-cd-dual-boot-w-98-a.html?s=
https://www.unix.com/showthread.php?threadid=6517&s=
https://www.unix.com/unix-for-dummies-questions-and-answers/4218-having-unix-system-installed-side-side-windows.html?s=
https://www.unix.com/unix-for-dummies-questions-and-answers/862-can-unix-co-exist-windows-9x-same-system.html?s=
https://www.unix.com/unix-for-dummies-questions-and-answers/252-unix-windows-1-hard-disk.html?s=

As for learning more about unix:

https://www.unix.com/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions/?s=
# 4  
Old 02-06-2004
downloading a copy of UNIX
Is it possible on windows, then dual booting...?

without having to buy a copy...


~Z~
# 5  
Old 02-06-2004
Re: downloading a copy of UNIX
Quote:
Originally posted by Zaeonian
without having to buy a copy...
If you're talking about Unix, it's free so no you don't have to buy a copy. Just go here.

If you're talking about Windows (which I wouldn't even assume except you list hacking as an interest), then I can't help you.
# 6  
Old 02-06-2004
when i said hacking, i should have been i little more specific.. i just mess with my friends' computers with net-devil.. its simple but its fun.. im just trying to get into unix hacking.
# 7  
Old 02-06-2004
=D
yeah...
 
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