Thread: Switching to Linux

I'd go with Ubuntu
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Download the CD image, and burn it to a blank CD

You can try it out without changing anything by running it off of the CD
(It'll be a tad slow, but you can have a look around and see what it's all about without actually installing it)

Re: Yahoo messenger
Use Pidgin, it's a multi-protocol IM client
comes pre-installed with Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the best, like Ynot said.

Ok thanks.
How big is the image that i need to burn to a disc? I only have 700MB discs.

700mb

that'll be fine
The images are designed for 700 mb CD's

Ok sweet. My comp is actually being scanned for Conflicker C right now, but I'll be sure to test this tommorow. Not to sure about installing it myself though, I've never installed an OS.

UBUNTU I got a few CDs I can mail you ubuntu 8.10.
But I understand if you dont want me to have your address lol.
But yeah ubuntu!
Yes I am sure there are clone programs for yahoo. I think pidgin is able to use yahoo also I am not sure..

Let me know how this goes, I might do the same at some point. I've never installed an OS either.

MagicalMike: lol not neccesary, but thanks for the offer.

Mes Tarrant: Will do

As I said, you don't have to install it right away
you can run it directly off of the CD
you can play around with it for a few days and only install it if you're happy

Here's a tutorial on how to install it
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Insta...10-97417.shtml

As ever, any specific questions, just drop me a PM

also, you may want to have a look at http://ubuntuforums.org
there's loads of info there
but in all honesty, installation is not hard

*edit*

also, search this forum for the word "ubuntu"
there's been tons of threads on it
general stuff and fairly detailed, specific stuff

Yeah but dont get a ATI driver...

installation is very easy, it's a GUI setup like OSX.