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Vulcan2422

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So, I decided that I will wait and save up for Windows 7. But for the mean time, I should put Linux onto my desktop. I have a fresh system and everything, but when I put in a Linux CD and put the bios to boot from CD it says there is no boot.mgr . Is this a problem with the disc or linux or what? What am I missing here? Can somebody help out with a fresh install of linux?
 
I would guess that it means that on the disc, there is no boot file to load from, so the computer has no idea what to actually do. What Linux distribution did you go with and did you burn one of their LiveCD's or just grab a disc from a store?

The easiest remedy may be to try another burned Linux distribution disc, preferably a LiveCD disc. Before that, just make sure to list what I asked above.
 
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I downloaded a .iso of Xubuntu amd64.

Maybe that's my problem since I'm running a dual core? But I have at least 4gb of ram and plan to add more later on. It's a LGA 775 socket.

Maybe somebody could point me to a site where I could redownload it with a boot.mgr? I don't mind running linux but I'm still a linux noob so I thought xubuntu would be the easiest for me right now with just point and click.
 
I mean, I'm wondering if it's the hdd? I took it out my aunt's old computer but i completely reformatted. I'm just trying to make it my main OS until I save up for Windows 7 just cause, all the games I play are for Windows mostly.

I'm gonna try burning it one more time to see if it burns correctly. Let ya guys know back soon.
 
Got it working, posting from PCLinuxOS.

Liking it so far, now to find some games that run on this Linux! Apparently you guys were right and they didn't burn properly. It must have been the program I was using! Thanks for the help CAGS!!
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']Got it working, posting from PCLinuxOS.

Liking it so far, now to find some games that run on this Linux! Apparently you guys were right and they didn't burn properly. It must have been the program I was using! Thanks for the help CAGS!![/QUOTE]

My list of 'Free And Legal PC Games' has over 500+ games for Linux. Search the thread if you like :)

Check my sig for the link.
 
Didn't know some of those were linux based. HHmmm, Now all I honestly need is a better graphics card and I'm set. (Running on a 256MB OLD Nvidia card right now)
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']Didn't know some of those were linux based. HHmmm, Now all I honestly need is a better graphics card and I'm set. (Running on a 256MB OLD Nvidia card right now)[/QUOTE]

Many of the games have 'Linux and Mac versions available' in the system requirements section.

Also many of the games author's have Iphone, Droid, PSP and X-Box version available too.

Windows XP Professional is my last Windows OS. I am going 100% Linux once XP's wheels fall off.

I have a few machines with 10.04 Ubuntu installed with over 5,000+ games installed.

Shoot the only thing really keeping me on Windows now are the few games that are only available there.
 
Machinarium is available for Linux. Also, if you install Wine, you may be able to run a number of Windows games. Just remember to have your graphics drivers installed.
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']Got it working, posting from PCLinuxOS.

Liking it so far, now to find some games that run on this Linux! Apparently you guys were right and they didn't burn properly. It must have been the program I was using! Thanks for the help CAGS!![/QUOTE]

Yeah, I remember back in the day when i tried way old Ubuntu (several, several version ago) that I had issues burning the OS to discs also. I wouldn't mind splitting my XP netbook with the new netbook Ubuntu/Ubutnu 10 (looks so freaking sweet) :drool::drool::drool: But I'm lazy, and it would requre me to figure out how to put Linux on to a thumb drive (know it can be done, just unsure of how to do it. Any tips anyone?)
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers'] I wouldn't mind splitting my XP netbook with the new netbook Ubuntu/Ubutnu 10 (looks so freaking sweet) :drool::drool::drool: But I'm lazy, and it would requre me to figure out how to put Linux on to a thumb drive (know it can be done, just unsure of how to do it. Any tips anyone?)[/QUOTE]

Unetbootin. =]
 
[quote name='notwen']Unetbootin. =][/QUOTE]

Hmmm...Now I need to work on the lazy part. Also, I guess I should have expected this from a Linux/Ubuntu release, but that sounds like a lot of work to get something onto a thumb drive and to get it to work (I also don't have any pens drive that are free at the moment, etc.).
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']Hmmm...Now I need to work on the lazy part. Also, I guess I should have expected this from a Linux/Ubuntu release, but that sounds like a lot of work to get something onto a thumb drive and to get it to work (I also don't have any pens drive that are free at the moment, etc.).[/QUOTE]
Not that much work, download the .exe, run it, select the distro you want installed on it and point it at your thumb drive. FYI, it's alot quicker to have your .iso downloaded before hand as Unetbootin essentially downloads the selected iso during the install and this can take some time pending your connection speed. =]
 
[quote name='notwen']Not that much work, download the .exe, run it, select the distro you want installed on it and point it at your thumb drive. FYI, it's alot quicker to have your .iso downloaded before hand as Unetbootin essentially downloads the selected iso during the install and this can take some time pending your connection speed. =][/QUOTE]

Is it critical that the thumb drive be wiped?
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']Is it critical that the thumb drive be wiped?[/QUOTE]

Some say yes. Other say no.

Personally, I say yes. It's easier that way.
 
[quote name='Megazell']Some say yes. Other say no.

Personally, I say yes. It's easier that way.[/QUOTE]

I wish you would have said no. Would have made my life easier. Why is it considered best to have a fresh/blank thumb drive for the OS?
 
Copy your files over to your machine, let Unetbootin wipe the drive and install your preferred distro; once the install is finished, create a folder on the thumb drive and copy said files back to the thumb drive.
 
[quote name='hiccupleftovers']I wish you would have said no. Would have made my life easier. Why is it considered best to have a fresh/blank thumb drive for the OS?[/QUOTE]

To prevent weird errors during installation.

[quote name='notwen']Copy your files over to your machine, let Unetbootin wipe the drive and install your preferred distro; once the install is finished, create a folder on the thumb drive and copy said files back to the thumb drive.[/QUOTE]

^ This.
 
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