Is my XP safe?

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Trio3b said:
Can I try Linux along with my Wxp and if so, will my files and hard drive
be safe?

Thanks
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In addition to what Rich posted, if you are a long-term Windows user then
you will find the transition easier by using a KDE desktop, so try Kubuntu
as well. (The latest release, 7.04, is coming out in 2 days.....and it's
GOOD!)
 
Wow, maybe I should hang out in casinos and racetracks. If I'm posting from
the future, dual booting Linux and Wxp has just moved waaaay down my priority
list.

Anyway, thanks for the input. Although Ubuntu is "hot" right now, I like the
GUI control center of Mandrake and PCLinuxOS. Mepis looks cool too.

I'll let you all know how it turns out!
 
Go here www.distrowatch.com and download a Linux Distro Live CD.
This will allow you to give Linux a try and
not have to install it to the hard drive. Knoppix, Mepis and Ubuntu
Live are fine.
 
While this is certainly possible dual booting Linux and windows is not for
the faint at heart. I seriously suggest that you backup your important data
before you attempt this. I'd use a program like Acronis TrueImage or BootIt
NG to make a full setup of the system for easy restoration in case something
screws up during the attempt.

You might want to try a version of Linux that is easy to use. Personally I
use Xandros http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xandros . There is a free version
called Xandros OCE. Xandros installs quickly, gives you a dual boot option
during setup, and networks easily with Windows. It comes with a version of
Crossover (based on Wine) which allows you to quickly and easily install a
variety of Windows based applications like WinRar, WinAmp, Microsoft Office,
etc
 
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