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Getting Linux
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How exactly do i get linux ive downloaded the huge 600mb+ files but they are in .Iso format what do i do then?
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Or you can boot the kernel from disk and mount the ISO image as a partition, but that''s not exactly easy (I''ve never done it, and I''m not exactly sure how to do it off the top of my head). But, the traditional and easy way is to burn the ISO''s to CD or buy the distro at a store.
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I just installed the Slackware distro (the .iso, not ZipSlack or BigSlack) from my C drive without any problems. There''s a bit in the installation FAQ that explains how to do it using loopback. Piece of cake. The only problem I have is that whenever I recompile the kernel I lose my network card. Can''t figure that one out.
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I just installed the Slackware distro (the .iso, not ZipSlack or BigSlack) from my C drive without any problems. There''s a bit in the installation FAQ that explains how to do it using loopback. Piece of cake. The only problem I have is that whenever I recompile the kernel I lose my network card. Can''t figure that one out.
Seems like you are removing the support for network cards while recompiling.
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The thing is that when i double clikc on the it brings up the open with window because my comp doesnt recognize the file type
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Of course it won''t. Most distros of Linux can''t be installed from Windows. The ISO file is just a large file representing the entire contents of a CD. In no way is it a program. If you don''t have a CD writer and/or CD burning software installed, you can''t do much with the ISO from Windows. You''ll have to do as others mentioned and mount the ISO as a partition. I don''t know how to do that though.
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Azra - which distribution are you using? That makes a difference. For example, with RedHat you can reboot the machine into DOS mode, run autoboot.bat, and tell the setup program where to find the iso.
With Slackware, you just create a boot and root disk, boot with the boot disk, then pop in the root disk and mount the iso. Not difficult at all.
Tell us which distro you''ve got
flame_warrior - I wish it were that simple. I did not remove network support from the config, and I also tried compiling my card''s driver both as part of the kernel and as a module. It craps out when dhcpd runs. Can''t find the device. I suppose it''s a driver thing, but the original config works fine. I''ll keep it for now (2.2.19 kernel) until I can figure it out.
With Slackware, you just create a boot and root disk, boot with the boot disk, then pop in the root disk and mount the iso. Not difficult at all.
Tell us which distro you''ve got
flame_warrior - I wish it were that simple. I did not remove network support from the config, and I also tried compiling my card''s driver both as part of the kernel and as a module. It craps out when dhcpd runs. Can''t find the device. I suppose it''s a driver thing, but the original config works fine. I''ll keep it for now (2.2.19 kernel) until I can figure it out.
Wouldn''t it just be easier to buy it from a store? I mean you can get most distros of linux for ~$50. Then you get manuals, and some extra goodies usually. for a few bucks save yourself a headache. But thats up to you! I''ve thought it over and thats what would work best for me. . .
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