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# 1  
Old 06-02-2007
Whic Linux OS?
I want use Linux in my Laptop in one partition, other partition will be Windows. Please advise which Linux is good for a Laptop PC? Fedora, Redhat, or ? Smilie
# 2  
Old 06-02-2007
Ubuntu seems to be getting a good reputation especially for end user ease of use.

I use Debian's Etch on a Thinkpad 390.

I suggest install Windows first then install which ever linux and let it manage dual boot with grub.
# 3  
Old 06-02-2007
Quote:
Originally Posted by porter
Ubuntu seems to be getting a good reputation especially for end user ease of use.

I use Debian's Etch on a Thinkpad 390.

I suggest install Windows first then install which ever linux and let it manage dual boot with grub.
Could you please tell me how much GB partition I need for Linux optimal ?
and besides, what do you mean exactly with grub ? in "dual boot with grub"

Thanks
# 4  
Old 06-02-2007
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Originally Posted by xramm
Could you please tell me how much GB partition I need for Linux optimal ?
How long is a piece of string? I have a 2.5 gig partition for Etch and it does what I need it to do, but I don't have KDE or Gnome installed.

Quote:
Originally Posted by xramm
what do you mean exactly with grub ? in "dual boot with grub"
If you have two operating systems installed, when you switch the machine on, which OS is going to run? Grub is a bootloader that helps make this decision possible.
# 5  
Old 06-02-2007
ubuntu should be a good start... here is a good beginners guide:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Feisty
# 6  
Old 06-05-2007
Screen Resolution and Root passwd?
I installed ubuntu as a second OS in my Laptop, but I am unable to increase screen resolution (it was higher than 1024X768 in Windows) ,probably I have to make update a package from internet? Do you know which package or tool I ve to install ?

And also what is default root password in UBUNTU ? Smilie
# 7  
Old 06-05-2007
Ubuntu comes with a locked root account. You have to use sudo to access root.
 
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