where can i download a full version of linux to install on my hard drive?

Question

i want to reformat and repartition the hard drive and use it as a permanent OS. please provide a link or name of the version if possible.

Answer 1

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 6 Main Edition which is Ubuntu based. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.



You would be best off RUNNING IT LIVE so you can get the feel of things.



Linux Mint 6 Release notes

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_felicia.php



Linux Mint 6 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31



Once you have got the feel of things you may wish to consider an installation



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 6 (Felicia)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 6 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.



Remember you can RUN IT LIVE !





LUg.

Answer 2

To twin boot with domicile windows, you ought to use a bootloader which incorporate grub. The purple-Hat Linux variations are frequently put in off the installation CD's. this is the place you prepare your no longer ordinary force force (partition & format) for the Linux working device. For novices, superb is to compliment (KDE), or (Gnome) durring installation for purple Hat Linux. It have a graphical interface and could look resembling domicile windows or Mac, and truly ordinary to navigate.

Answer 3

The definition of Linux:



From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel



>The Linux kernel is an operating system kernel used by a family of Unix-like[4] operating systems. The term Linux distribution is used to refer to the various operating systems that run on top of the Linux Kernel.<



The definition of a Linux Distribution:



From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution



>A Linux distribution (also called GNU/Linux distribution by some vendors and users) is a member of the family of Unix-like software distributions built on top of the Linux kernel. Such distributions (often called distros for short) consist of a large collection of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players and database applications. The operating system will consist of the Linux kernel and, usually, a set of libraries and utilities from the GNU project, with graphics support from the X Window System.<



After you've followed those two links and read the complete articles found there you'll be equipped to start researching different Distros to try from Live CD ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_CD ) before you settle on any one distro to actually install.



Informed suggestions of distros that are the most newbie/user friendly can be found here:



http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/opensource/?p=382&tag=rbxccnbtr1



This is the quintessential place to start shopping for distros to try:



http://distrowatch.com



You can make your own Live CDs by burning ISO images of any particular Distro to CD. You'll need a CD/DVD burning ROM, an ISO 'burner' (program) such as Nero or simply ISORecorderV2RC1 (which I use on Win XP) and 'decent' quality data capable CDs to write to. ISORecorderV2RC1 is free and [if you need/want it] you can find it here:



http://aimini.net/view/?fid=FdpRuW60P4DFig8uQN34



I strongly suggest that you find a Linux User Group (LUG, for short) near you for person on person/computer help if and/or when you may need it. Here is where you can find a LUG near you to attend:



http://www.linux.org/groups/



That site also has a wealth of other Linux information contained within it, as well.



I hope this helps. Good Luck in your Migration to the Penguin!

Answer 4

Linux Mint 7



http://www.linuxmint.com/

Answer 5

Ubuntu



Version 9.04