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free os?
i got a old computer from a friend and i need a free os cuz it had win 98 and i dont like that and it has a boot sector virus and all the computer will be used for is to go online. any ideas? i was thinking linux but i dont get the whole iso file thing.
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you burn an iso file to a cd.... It'* easy with Nero.
I've used peanut linux and RedHat, You should try Lindows, It'* built for people converting from windows to linux. It labels stuff like windows and linux so you can get used to the terms and all.
I've used peanut linux and RedHat, You should try Lindows, It'* built for people converting from windows to linux. It labels stuff like windows and linux so you can get used to the terms and all.
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linux depends a lot on your hardware... and your knowledge of your operating environment. If you have 56k, forget about *nix [linux, unix, etc..]. If you have wireless internet, it better be a common card.. if you have a printer.. it better be common. Things like that. There is a hardware compatabily list for the 2.4 kernal.. just go to the respective distro'* site, and you should see a link for "hardware compatability" If your system is slow [like a lot of mine, blackbox, and clolesteral free [sp?] environments are the best]. If you have any other questions just ask.
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you will always have that boot sector virus, until you format the harddrive with something like autoclave [google it, first result is it]. The instructions are a little sketchy.. but its fairly easy.
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