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Hi Dudes

I'm busy downloading the above to try it. I'm a bit nervous. Wish me luck:eek:
 
Haven't had any issues with Jaunty, but depending on your hardware you may experience issues. If you post your system specs, we can offer more help.
 
Hi Guys

Here are the specs it's an old system but it works.

Thanks for any info.


Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2009-05-10
Time 19:00


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Computer Type ACPI Uniprocessor PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name HOME
Logon Domain HOME
Date / Time 2009-05-10 / 19:00

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Celeron D 326, 2533 MHz (19 x 133)
Motherboard Name Gigabyte GA-8VM800M-775 (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset VIA P4M800 Pro
System Memory 1280 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award Modular (11/10/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X (64 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Monitor HP D2835 (71671608789)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC655 @ VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Disk Drive Generic USB CF Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB MS Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB SD Reader USB Device
Disk Drive Generic USB SM Reader USB Device
Disk Drive WDC WD1600AABB-56PUA0 (149 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive WDC WD1600AAJB-00PVA0 (149 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH22LP20
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 131061 MB (105149 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 75127 MB (66442 MB free)
E: (NTFS) 77496 MB (54362 MB free)
G: (NTFS) 21563 MB (21477 MB free)
Total Size 298.1 GB (241.6 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse HID-compliant mouse

Network:
Primary IP Address 192.168.0.103
Primary MAC Address 80-00-60-0F-E8-00
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter Windows Mobile-based Internet Sharing Device (192.168.0.103)

Peripherals:
Printer CutePDF Writer
Printer EPSON Stylus CX4300 Series (Copy 1)
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller VIA VT8237 USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT8237 USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT8237 USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT8237 USB Universal Host Controller
USB2 Controller VIA VT8237 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device Windows Mobile-based Internet Sharing Device #3

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Award Software International, Inc.
DMI BIOS Version F6
DMI System Manufacturer
DMI System Product
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer
DMI Motherboard Product P4M800Pro-8237
DMI Motherboard Version x.x
DMI Motherboard Serial Number
DMI Chassis Manufacturer
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number
DMI Chassis Asset Tag
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 2 / 0
 
With Linux, it's always a given you should get the latest version as it means the kernel is more likely to support your hardware out the box.
 
Shouldn't have any problems with that machine. Just be carefull with where you're installing it. See some confusion on the horizon.

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 131061 MB (105149 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 75127 MB (66442 MB free)
E: (NTFS) 77496 MB (54362 MB free)
G: (NTFS) 21563 MB (21477 MB free)
Total Size 298.1 GB (241.6 GB free)
 
Hi Drake2007

I'm hopefully going to install it on G:

Hard Drive 1
C:= XP Pro
G:= Jaunty

Hard Drive 2
E:= ISo image of C:
D:= Vista

I am downloading Jaunty but don't know which version:confused: Halfway there another 5 hours to go:eek:

Thanks for the info i will no doubt be going on a huge learning curve in the next few days. Also been studying the posts in the forums and finding lots of hints.

Thank you everybody
 
OK easiest way, totally delete that G: partition in XP, when linux comes to install
it'll find that freespace and normally just do it's thing. Just keep an eye on it
should be going to /dev/hda2
 
Well got Jaunty 9.0.4 installed no problem everything works :D Sound etc. It's unbelievable i'm hooked for life. Goodbye Win cr@p.

This OS really flies.

Now one question please help guys.

I deleted Vista off (formatted) Hard drive 2 and loaded Linux on it I still have xp on Hard drive 1 now when i boot i do not get an option between the 2.

I have been physically disconnecting the hard i dont want to boot into. How do i fix this?

Thanks all:D
 
Thugscub said:
I deleted Vista off (formatted) Hard drive 2 and loaded Linux on it I still have xp on Hard drive 1 now when i boot i do not get an option between the 2.

I have been physically disconnecting the hard i dont want to boot into. How do i fix this?

Thanks all:D
Click to expand...

Well you will have to edit grub I suppose, I'm not really versed in that but an alternative is that at boot time hold down the drive selection key (for the ASUS mobos i think it's f8)

This will allow you to choose a harddrive to boot.
 
Aqua_lung said:
Well you will have to edit grub I suppose, I'm not really versed in that but an alternative is that at boot time hold down the drive selection key (for the ASUS mobos i think it's f8)

This will allow you to choose a harddrive to boot.
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+1 for this. Much easier (for someone new) than getting grub (the bootloader than will allow you to choose an OS at boot time) up and running. That said, getting grub to work isn't all that hard. So if you decide to take the plunge, feel free to let us know.
 
Ta for the reply

I think i could takr the plunge on the grub could you guys help out on that please?

I have downloaded Wubi.exe woul that help at all?
 
Help, pulling hair out.
Can somebody help me with the Grub B/L please, to dual boot Xp on one drive and Jaunty on H/D 2 Thanks
 
You need to set the BIOS boot option to the drive which Grub is loaded on (I assume that's the Jaunty HDD). You'll need to edit menu.lst using

sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst

to ensure that the entry for Windows is correct.

Some info here
 
Thanks got it sorted, slowly getting the hang of things not to bad for a 46 year old fart. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks
 
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