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M.CORP
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Hello there! I have a question for you guys to answer:
When I install a Linux OS (eg. Arch Bang) onto my computer, through USB, would my Hard Drive be wiped out completely?
Just curious because I my linux mounted up on Virtual Box.
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No, all you gotta do is create another partition on your C drive via Disk Management, and use that partition for Linux. But I don't know why you're going through all this when you can just use Wubi, it does everything for you.
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer
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Also I'm not sure if you've ever used a *nix distro before, however some aren't as friendly as others and I'd suggest you to use a friendly one. Ubuntu is really easy to use however 11.04's Unity shell is not my preferences... Plus you'll see a lot of things aren't compatible, especially games. D: But on the bright side *nix distros run well on older computers, and their community is always very helpful 
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M.CORP
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| Gypsy++ wrote: | No, all you gotta do is create another partition on your C drive via Disk Management, and use that partition for Linux. But I don't know why you're going through all this when you can just use Wubi, it does everything for you.
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/windows-installer |
Ok, Thanks, but I prefer to use ArchBange .
It's nice to try different things other that windows.
| Josheh wrote: | Also I'm not sure if you've ever used a *nix distro before, however some aren't as friendly as others and I'd suggest you to use a friendly one. Ubuntu is really easy to use however 11.04's Unity shell is not my preferences... Plus you'll see a lot of things aren't compatible, especially games. D: But on the bright side *nix distros run well on older computers, and their community is always very helpful
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I'm already used to the Linux environment . I like ArchBang better than ubuntu, because that way i can learn better. The hard way.
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