Installing linux
Abstract
This chapter goes through the process of installing Linux for those readers who may not yet have Linux installed. It begins with a review of some of the more popular Linux distributions. Next we briefly review the hardware requirements, and go on to describe the three main installation scenarios: stand-alone, dual boot, and virtualization. The concept of disk partitioning is reviewed, as it becomes an issue in the dual-boot scenario. Then we go through the installation process, suggesting which options to select for compatibility with the remainder of the book. By the end of the chapter the reader has a fully functional Linux system.
Keywords
Linux distribution; dual boot; virtual machine manager; Fedora; Ubuntu; ...
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