Re: Linux Megathread - PurpleMetro distro switch count: we lost track

[Kingdaro]

The Ubuntu installer will have an option for you to dual-boot your PC, as in, you'll be able to use either Ubuntu or Windows 7 on startup.

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[Caribou]

The Ubuntu installer will have an option for you to dual-boot your PC, as in, you'll be able to use either Ubuntu or Windows 7 on startup.

I was told that there is a chance of your computer breaking though if you just go from one operating system, then to Ubuntu, and then back to your old one. Is this true? I'm not entirely tech-savvy. I cant lose this computer, so I wanna try to avoid a risk. And when I mean not being satisfied with the Ubuntu OS, I mean is there a way that I could go back to Windows 7 Vista completely with the Ubuntu/Linux OS completely erased off of my computer?

[PurpleMetro]

I am using a Windows 7 desktop currently, and I've always wanted to try Ubuntu. I just have a question. I want to install it, but I have a feeling that I will not be satisfied with it. How would I be able to revert back to my old operating system if I don't want to use it anymore? (Windows 7 Vista)

you can multi-boot between windows and linux operating systems
you just first need to shrink the size your windows partition has, then in the ubuntu installer, select install alongside Windows 7

about shrinking windows partitions, i've done it before, but i'm not on windows so ask nal about that

I was told that there is a chance of your computer breaking though if you just go from one operating system, then to Ubuntu, and then back to your old one. Is this true?

i think this only happens if you use wubi.
never use wubi

And when I mean not being satisfied with the Ubuntu OS, I mean is there a way that I could go back to Windows 7 Vista completely with the Ubuntu/Linux OS completely erased off of my computer?

yeah, in windows just delete the partition ubuntu is nested in
just don't delete the windows (NTFS) partition

afterwards, increase size or grow your windows partition so it'll take up your whole harddrive again

[Nal]

I am using a Windows 7 desktop currently, and I've always wanted to try Ubuntu. I just have a question. I want to install it, but I have a feeling that I will not be satisfied with it. How would I be able to revert back to my old operating system if I don't want to use it anymore? (Windows 7 Vista)

You can dual boot it, it will give an option to install it aside your current operating system, installing grub, so you will have two options for OS's when you first start up. Make sure you do the USB way not Wubi because it's garbage. I would also reccomend doing updates right after you install, install graphics card drivers and updating the kernal right after when you install ubuntu.

you can multi-boot between windows and linux operating systems

the proper term is Dual boot if he's only using windows

[Flush535]

I am using a Windows 7 desktop currently, and I've always wanted to try Ubuntu. I just have a question. I want to install it, but I have a feeling that I will not be satisfied with it. How would I be able to revert back to my old operating system if I don't want to use it anymore? (Windows 7 Vista)

Just run if off a live usb

[Pacha-]

Try Elementary instead of Ubuntu lol, it's a ton better

[Nal]

Try Elementary instead of Ubuntu lol, it's a ton better

still a garbage 12.04 kernal

[Kingdaro]

still a garbage 12.04 kernal

Works fine for me. You can upgrade it yourself if it's really an issue.

[Caribou]

Are there any other Linux options beside Ubuntu which are easy to begin with? I've been reading up on how people think Ubuntu is not functional, and slow.

[Marcem]

Are there any other Linux options beside Ubuntu which are easy to begin with? I've been reading up on how people think Ubuntu is not functional, and slow.

you are able to read things like that for any distro out there, just try it and decide for yourself.

[Caribou]

you are able to read things like that for any distro out there, just try it and decide for yourself.

I have read everything about each distribution, but I just can't decide for myself. I'm a newb to Linux, and people have been telling me just to start out with Xubuntu, Fedora, or Ubuntu. I don't see many differences between the three. I really need advice on this. I would only use it just for experimental purposes, I have no intent in coding or application creating. I just wanna try it out.

[KoopaScooper]

you are able to read things like that for any distro out there, just try it and decide for yourself.

Exactly. It all boils down to what you're looking for.

I have read everything about each distribution, but I just can't decide for myself. I'm a newb to Linux, and people have been telling me just to start out with Xubuntu, Fedora, or Ubuntu. I don't see many differences between the three. I really need advice on this.

The only differences between regular Ubuntu and Xubuntu is the desktop environment and bundled applications. I personally use Fedora, and think it's a great distro to start out with. GNOME works exceptionally well on Fedora than it would on Ubuntu.

[Caribou]

Exactly. It all boils down to what you're looking for.The only differences between regular Ubuntu and Xubuntu is the desktop environment and bundled applications. I personally use Fedora, and think it's a great distro to start out with. GNOME works exceptionally well on Fedora than it would on Ubuntu.

Ok thank you, I'll look into Fedora a bit more. What do you mean by a desktop environment though? And if any of you could give me some tips on which Linux OS would be most fitting for me, please post what you think!

[KoopaScooper]

What do you mean by a desktop environment though?

Basically, it's the look and feel of the desktop.

This is Unity, the standard desktop environment bundled with Ubuntu.

This is GNOME 3, a commonly used desktop environment, bundled with Fedora.

You can also customize most desktop environments to make them look how you want them to. It's better to try them out for yourself and see which one works better for you.

[Caribou]

I like how they both look, but GNOME 3/Fedora has this Mac OSx sleek feeling to me, is this with anyone else?