From windows to Linux-install linux. Don't be afraid!

From windows to Linux-install linux. Don't be afraid!

Qian Kun smile [smileonce] smileonce@126.com
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Since I post two articles in the "from windows to Linux" series, I have received emails from many friends who are still afraid to install Linux, they kept asking me how to install them in Virtual PC and VMWare and some of them. So, I wrote this article again.

I do not recommend using virtual machines to install linux mainly because of the following two reasons: First, I have used virtual machines. I know that, the use of Linux in virtual machines is not true, and you may never encounter many problems, A Virtual Machine Linux Master cannot draw an equal sign with a real Linux master (although I am not a Linux master, I am working in this direction: P); the second point is, the water gun is not a pistol, and the sandbox cannot run a real plane. These two points are actually the same, that is, it is hard to learn from virtual machines! Pai_^

Since everyone is so timid, I may wish to give you a reassurance that Linux is safe and even safer than windows. I will give you two more tips, one backup measure, to make sure you are safe.

If you are a newbie in all aspects and don't even play around with windows, I will say to you: Don't be afraid, that is, Windows will crash completely, and you won't have to reinstall it again. What are you afraid? Can I burn hard drives?

If you are an old Windows user and have a hard time playing windows, I will say to you: what are you afraid of? Linux is just an operating system, but any operating system, they all have similarities. Whether it is partition or operation data, or configuration-driven, a class-to-class ratio is okey. And follow the two tips below to ensure that the data on your hard disk is safe.

When installing Linux, I think there are two main concerns: 1. Partition failure, or accidental error, clearing/overwriting the data on the hard disk; 2. Incorrect boot settings, the system cannot boot.

For 1>, you need to pay attention to the following two points to avoid: (1) in Windows/DOS, you can use software such as pqmagic to partition Linux first, when installing Linux, you can only mount it without formatting to ensure that data is not cleared. (2) no matter which version of Linux is installed, when installing the software package, select the custom mode (do not select the server or workstation mode, it will format your entire hard disk and re-allocate the partition), everything is visible, so there will be no errors. Fortunately, the current Linux release has a Chinese Installation Wizard, and there are almost no major obstacles. PS: Generally, Linux installation fails. To a large extent, partition partitioning fails due to the fault tolerance of the fat/FAT32/NTFS file system by the partition tool in the Linux installation program; therefore, it is good to use the pqmagic partition in DOS, which basically avoids the possibility of Linux installation failure. Of course, if you do not have a fat, FAT32, or NTFS partition on your hard disk, let alone.

For 2>, it's not a minute or two to learn grub. However, it is easy to restore the original appearance after a problem occurs. The following are common methods for restoring the boot loader in Windows:
(1) Win9x/me:
Use the corresponding Win9x/me boot disk to boot the system. Run the following command:
Fdisk/MBR
In special cases, you also need to execute:
Sys A: C:

(2) Win2000 Pro/Server:
Use Win2000 to install the CD boot system and enter the Quick repair mode.
In special cases, before installing Linux, back up the following four files and take the test back if necessary:
Boot. ini
Bootfont. Bin
Ntdetect.com
Ntldr

(3) WINXP/win2003:
Use WINXP/win2003 to install the CD boot system, enter the console repair mode, select the system, and enter

Enter the administrator password on the console and run the following command:
Fixmbr
Fixboot
In special cases, before installing Linux, back up the following four files and take the test back if necessary:
Boot. ini
Bootfont. Bin
Ntdetect.com
Ntldr

Okey: Have a pleasant journey to Linux!