Boot Linux from the CD

Previously, if you wanted to use Linux, you need to install this operating system on your computer's hard disk. But things have changed because there are now several versions of Linux that can run directly from a CD-ROM, such as the Ubuntu Linux version that, in the framework of this article, is called Linux "instant noodles." ".

Similar to the version of Linux that you need to install on your computer, Ubuntu Linux allows users to download it for free from the Internet (find.pcworld.com/48470) with an extension of .iso. After downloading to your computer, use a burning utility like Roxio Easy CD Creator or Nero to copy this .iso file onto a blank CD-ROM. With Roxio Easy CD Creator, perform the following procedure: click File, CD CD from CD Image or File.Burn Image (with Nero utility). Once you've finished burning the disc, you can use this Ubuntu boot CD and start exploring the Linux world without going through difficult installation steps.

Like pre-processed food, Linux "instant noodles" are preloaded with numerous applications to best satisfy the requirements of many user objects. And because it is executed directly from a CD-ROM, you cannot install new applications or remove unnecessary applications, tweak the configuration so that the system works in accordance with personal use needs such as when using Linux installed on the hard disk. Moreover, the "instant noodles" operating speed is also somewhat limited due to having to allocate part of RAM to buffer the operating system. Therefore, if after running the test and feeling excited about Linux, you should "lower" the "instant noodles" version of Linux you are using to your device's hard disk. You can choose from two Linux versions such as Red Hat's Fedora Core (find.pcworld.cojm / 48472) and Xandros Desktop's Open Circulation (see www.pcworld.com/48474). It should be noted that this version only supports writing to CDs (does not support burning to DVD) and Xandros is a commercial product so the manufacturer does not provide free download.

If you have previously installed Windows on your hard drive, please make sure that the installation is correct during the installation so that the Linux installation utility automatically sets up a dual-boot system for the system (allowing users to start Windows or Linux).

Before installing Linux, you should write down the necessary system configuration parameters such as the IP address of the computer, DNS server, Internet access port (gateway). To get this information in Windows 98 / Me, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties. Next, double-click the TCP / IP entry and find the IP Address, Gateway and DNS Configuration tabs. With Windows 2000 / XP, right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties. In the Network Connections window, right-click the network connection icon and select Properties, then find and double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) entry. In addition, you should also record the name, specifications of the monitor and graphics card of the computer in case the Linux installer does not automatically identify these devices.

REMEDY FOR THE FIRST ERROR NAUTILUS

The Nautilus utility in the Ubuntu Linux 5.4 version (which has similar features to Windows Explorer in Windows) has a disadvantage that automatically closes the folder windows when you open another folder. To fix the above situation, select Applications.Run Application, type Enter>. In the left directory tree window, select apps.nautilus.preferences and check the no_ubuntu_spatial option in the right pane (Figure 1). Next, close the Configuration Editor window (similar to Windows Control Panel) to finish. From now on, all folder windows will be open until you close the command.

Le Thu
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