Hi again all, and need some help, I have now got two Linux download discs one is Simply MEMPHIS 7.0 and the other is Ubuntu 8.04 as yet I have not tried to install ether. The 500gig C drive has been partisioned to 250 gig (C drive) for the existing XP OS and 214 gig (D drive) for the potential Linux OS.
1) What do I need to do now.
2) Which of the 2 Linux OS is the better for a novice (I am not into writing programs)
3) How do I install into the D drive.
Any help would be apreaciated or a link where I might get help would be a help.
PS The pc is not as shown in my signature and is :-
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Computer Name: Orgname-5dc18a1 (in WORKGROUP)
Profile Date: 17 September 2008 14:32:56
Advisor Version: 7.2x
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Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium D
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Foxconn 945 7AD Series
Serial Number: UYBK64313517
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 10/23/2006
Drives Memory Modules c,d
580.13 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
554.02 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space
ATAPI DVD D DH16D2P [CD-ROM drive]
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]
Hitachi HDS721680PLA380 [Hard drive] (80.02 GB) -- drive 1
ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 0 2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
Slot 'A0' has 1024 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Slot 'A2' has 1024 MB
Slot 'A3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes
c: (NTFS on drive 0) 269.42 GB 243.46 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 230.69 GB 230.61 GB free
e: (NTFS on drive 1) 80.02 GB 79.95 GB free
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Administrator 17/09/2008 14:03:24 (admin)
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ASPNET never
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HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never
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Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
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Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS [Display adapter]
Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (22.0"vis, s/n HS1Q203351, February 2008)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
JMicron JMB36X Controller
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC C-Media PCI Audio Device
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Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
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Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.1
Logitech PS/2 Keyboard
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SP2
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SP2
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Windows Media Player
SP0
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Windows XP
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SP0
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SP10
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SP3
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SP1
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Cmi3DPlayer Application Version 1, 0, 0, 7 *
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DivXNetworks Inc. - Config App. Version 2, 0, 0, 1 *
DivXNetworks, Inc. - DivX EKG Version 1.0.0.0 *
DriveScrubber 3 Version 3.5.5.5 *
Futuremark Corporation - 3DMark06 Version 1.1.0.0 *
FXExSS Application Version 1, 0, 2, 8 *
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GoogleToolbarNotifier Version 2, 0, 301, 1654 *
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Install Ashampoo Office on a USB stick *
Intel(R) Common User Interface Version 7.0.0.4543 *
iolo FileInfoList Service Version 1.5.11.22 *
iolo System Guard Version 8.0.0.17 *
JMB36X IDE Setup *
JMicron JMB36X RAID Configurer Version 1.17.19.03 *
JMicron JR036X RAID Application Version 1.08.00.00 *
Logitech Desktop Messenger Version 1.4.50 *
Logitech Inc. - SetPoint Files Version 2.12.801 *
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Microsoft Corporation - Internet Explorer Version 7.00.6000.16705 *
Microsoft Corporation - Messenger Version 4.7.3001 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Installer - Unicode Version 3.1.4001.5512 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows Movie Maker Version 2.1.4026.0 *
Microsoft Corporation - Windows® NetMeeting® Version 3.01 *
Microsoft Data Access Components Version 3.525.1132.0 *
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 2.0.50727.832 *
Mozilla Corporation - Firefox Version 3.0.1 *
NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 177.79 Version 6.14.11.7779 *
Paragon Hi-Tech Ltd. - Launcher Version 1.0.0.0 *
ParetoLogic Privacy Controls Version 2, 0, 6761, 63 *
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RealNetworks RealOne Arcade Version 1.2.0.487 *
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SystemRestore Application Version 2, 0, 1, 2 *
Systweak Inc - Advanced System Optimizer Version 1.0.0.0 *
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Systweak Inc. - Advanced System Optimizer Version 2, 0, 1, 1 *
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