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Raistlin · 15-01-2005, 09:14

There, that got your attention

If I wanted to experiment with Linux how safe would that be to do?

I keep thinking about chucking a copy of linux onto my laptop and having it dual-boot but I can't risk borking the laptop up as it's the only PC that I have and I really need it.

Anybody got any suggestions on how risk-free this might be or on where would be the best place to start?

Also, I inderstand that there can be a lot of compatibility issues with Linux, is there any way that I can test before hand to see if the hardware on my laptop will run ok? What are the chances that things like the wireless / ethernet adaptors will work and that I will still be able to use the built in mousepad?

Thanks for the help guys.

15-01-2005, 09:14	#1
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	So, if I was feeling kinky and wanted to experiment.......... There, that got your attention If I wanted to experiment with Linux how safe would that be to do? I keep thinking about chucking a copy of linux onto my laptop and having it dual-boot but I can't risk borking the laptop up as it's the only PC that I have and I really need it. Anybody got any suggestions on how risk-free this might be or on where would be the best place to start? Also, I inderstand that there can be a lot of compatibility issues with Linux, is there any way that I can test before hand to see if the hardware on my laptop will run ok? What are the chances that things like the wireless / ethernet adaptors will work and that I will still be able to use the built in mousepad? Thanks for the help guys.