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An alternative to Windows in ten minutes flat!

Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by Roger McKenna.
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If you are tired of Windows or need an alternative to boot up your PC or unable to find your recovery files, why not  consider creating a Linux boot-up disc. Creating a Linux installation is far easier than you think it is, and you can leave your Windows files in tact.

One Linux install that is simple to use is PuppyLinux created by Barry Kauler and enthusiasts. All you need to is download an image file (which is to create a CD replica file) and then create a CD from this image file. Once this is done, all you need to do it reboot with the CD inserted into the dCD rive. In some cases, you may need to change your system bios to boot from your CD drive.

PuppyLinux is very small and runs direct into RAM disc. Its includes a bunch of programs to browse the Internet, write documents and do graphics. In fact you can download other Linux applications such as OpenOffice. In addition PuppyLinux includes a full suite of multimedia players and programs.

Step 1

Download and save the latest image file from here

Step 2

Then start your CD burner software such as Roxio

If you  do not have any CD burning software, download ImgBrn which is free

Step 3

From Roxio or equivalent, Start a New Project and then select Copy, and Burn an Image

Step 4

Find the image that you downloaded earlier, the file ends with an extension .iso, insert a blank CD and press Burn. Your disc will be created in a matter of minutes

Step 5

Leave the CD inserted in the CD drive and shutdown your PC. Reboot your PC and boot from the CD. Most PCs will boot automatically from the CD - but you may need to enter into your system bios to change the boot drive sequence in preference to the CD drive.

Step 6

When you boot the CD, the software will test your display and mouse. After which it will apply an appropriate driver for it. You will be surprized by how quick this procedure is and how fast your PC responds

Step 7

When you shutdown from PuppyLinux, you may want to save the configuration files onto a USB memory card to avoid having to go through the setup sequence each time.

For further advice and other videos on how to set up your network and wireless cards, see these excellent videos here

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