Taking your first steps into the world of Linux can be a scary proposition. After all, we have a whole new world of terminal commands, desktop environments and applications to learn. Thankfully Linux ...

OK. I admit to being old and set in my ways. I am not opposed to change, just leery of and slow to do it. I am currently using XP(32) Pro. I have about 50GB of unused space on my C drive. Data and all ...

Partitioning your hard drive is part of the process and could affect your current data. Make sure to back up your system completely before you begin. Depending on the arrangement, you may need to ...

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its ...

Automatic partitioning is safe and fast for standard installs—choose it if unsure. Manual partitioning is needed if you dual-boot, use LVM, or want separate filesystems for different partitions. Plan ...

A dual-boot setup enables us to run various operating systems without the need for additional hardware, on a single set of hardware, thus reducing total cost. We have already discussed how to dual ...

I am a rather recent linux convert (Ubuntu 10.10) and I am very happy with it. I think Ubuntu was a great choice for a linux newbee and it is fine, but now I wish to experiment with other distros and ...

When setting up a dual-boot system, it’s not uncommon to find that your network connection works in one operating system but not the other, even when using the same physical hardware. This is ...

What if you could build a gaming PC so versatile it feels like having two machines in one? In a fascinating breakdown, ETA Prime outlines how an all-AMD dual-boot setup can deliver both the ...