Can't seem to get Linux to work.....

[ah64tom]

I have searched this awesome forum, done research (a little) on Linux, read help files on installation, but still I cant seem to get linux to install.

I wan to use Acronis OS for the multi-os loader. No problem, it installed fine. I am using a Laptop with NO floppy, so I opt for the boot from CD-Rom option. No problem. Linux mandrake boots from CD, gives a few screens, press enter, etc, then says cant find the install CD. Well, it's right there, same spot it loaded from.

I switch to Gentoo.... 1 CD, has to be easier... not. It loads like the usual DOS "look" and then nothing. It is waiting for a command or something from me. No where in the install files does it say anything about what to do next. I agree I am a NEWBIE to Linux, but come on....

I guess I need to leave Linux for the smart, and not for the dumb like me. I was looking for an alternative to Winblows, and to tell you the truth, its too hard.

Can anyone help an extreme newbie?

 

[Strype]

You might want to try Red Hat. It seems to be a little more newbie friendly. I mean hell, it worked for me. If you do, use GRUB because not only does it look better, it seems to be more efficient when I boot. *Linux takes longer to boot and shutdown but there is no need to shutdown or reboot unless you wanna change O/S's... * It really is a straight forward flavor of Linux. It is the only one I am familiar with though so I cannot comment on any others.

I also have never used Acronis.

The toughest part about Linux is understanding the file system. It is a bitch at times to remember and I will master it one day.

Strype

 

[screaminghell]

Lycoris (Redmond Linux) is also nice - good hardware support.

 

[ah64tom]

Thanks guys for all the info. I have also read that SuSE is a good OS, but it's like 6 CD's. I can't even begin to imagine what kind of information 6 CD's can provide. The place I use to download every Linux OS out there is:

hxxp://wXw.linuxiso.org

It has pretty much everything, and is easy to download from.

Im going to make the directories as mentioned, and go from there. Once again, another quality response to a newbie question.....thanks.


Tom

 

[kibaima]

Suse Linux 8.0

I bought and installed SuSE 8.0 Personal (3cd's) I had to figure out dial-up etc. but succeeded without too many problems. It's running great and I find it a lot more user friendly than Redhat 7.2 which I also tried. Like you I'm completely new at Linux but I'm really getting real stuff done. (Iternet, e-mail, cd recording etc.) Give it a try!!! It's interface is very similar to Winblows.