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JoMaMa Not yo MaMa Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted Jun 27, 2008 at 12:48:55 AM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? I would like to use Linux on a computer with an OS of Vista. I need to know which version would work whether its Red Hat version 5 or 7. and What exacty do I need in specifications to my hard drive? Partitions, And is a Dual boot possible with vista or do I have to revert back to an XP system? Please let me know , I would appreciate all information as I do want to be able to use and operate Linux. Thank you.
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 400 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Jun 27, 2008 5:52:17 AM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? Dual booting is possible with Vista. I would suggest that you try a Live CD first, to ensure hardware compatibility, and also to find the distro. that you like best. I suggest Ubuntu, Kubuntu or Fedora. Others here, I'm sure, will suggest their favourite Live CD distros. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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Aneesh K.C. Joined Apr 30, 2008 Posts: 1 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 17, 2008 6:24:13 AM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? Quote JoMaMa Not yo MaMa: Quote JoMaMa Not yo MaMa: I would like to use Linux on a computer with an OS of Vista. I need to know which version would work whether its Red Hat version 5 or 7. and What exacty do I need in specifications to my hard drive? Partitions, Quote JoMaMa Not yo MaMa: And is a Dual boot possible with vista or do I have to revert back to an XP system? Quote JoMaMa Not yo MaMa: Please let me know , I would appreciate all information as I do want to be able to use and operate Linux. Quote JoMaMa Not yo MaMa: Thank you.
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rokytnji Joined Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 447 Location:Pecos, Texas Other Topics	Posted: Aug 01, 2008 8:38:06 PM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? Look here: http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm Light travels faster than the speed of sound. Thats why certain people appear bright till they open their mouths. "Where is the 'any' key?" – Homer Simpson, in response to the message, "Press any key" Registered Linux User # 475019
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Mr.Frum Joined Aug 08, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: Aug 09, 2008 1:42:56 AM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? I myself, didn't use a partition, I installed linux, in windows vista, and somehow from there, it allowed me to dual boot, no worrying about partitioning... when I booted up linux for the first time, it went through a surprisingly fast install process, without the cd... Dual booting is possible with any PC, so you should just be able to boot up from the live cd, and install it...
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 400 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Aug 09, 2008 5:21:17 AM Subject: Vista with Linux, does it, can it? I guarantee Mr. Frum that your installation took care of the partitioning for you. There is no way to have a native Linux installation and Vista share the same partition without serious modification. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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