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topic posted Wed, September 12, 2007 - 4:48 PM by  Uwe Cerron 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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how can i install linux on my computer that is currently using windows?
how can i make a dual boot system.
everytime i try to install linux it says there is a hardware error.


thank you
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  • Hypno
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    Re: linux

    Wed, September 12, 2007 - 6:01 PM
    You need to have unused space on a hard drive so Linux can create the partitions it needs. Your entire drive has been partitioned for Windows. Now, you could use a partitioning utility to resize your Windows partition but you are likely better off just adding another drive and installing Linux on that.
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  • robt.
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    Re: linux

    Thu, September 13, 2007 - 1:19 PM
    First off, "everytime i try to install linux it says there is a hardware error", needs to be elaborated on. What does the hardware error say? What kind of machine is it and which distribution of GNU/Linux are you trying to install?

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