Linux Elementary OS

[aejr120]

I've had Elementary since last year. It was my first real experience with Linux, I had Ubuntu a few years back but never really used it. I haven't learned enough yet to make it my primary OS though so I have it side-loaded with Windows.

[Wallizzle]

That's exactly what i do to test the many distro's out there; then I install the ones that appeal to me.

I'm currently running a dual boot config. I'm gonna remove and and do just this. Probably get a cheap 16GB usb stick for that.

[Gillion]

Hey Guys,

I've always been intrigued by Linux OS, but just never found the time to delve too deeply. Then a few christmases ago, I accidentally erased my life story off my computer loading Linux (that b**** erased my hard disk). So... I quit that adventure.

Just actually heard about the Elementary OS, and it seems awesome. Gonna load it unto a Atom based Netbook and test it. Anyone else using the OS, can you share some tips, tricks and reviews.

OK I normally lurk since people nowadays have it easy with installing Linux.

HOWEVER... That little partition tool, that pops up during most linux installs, is exceedingly powerful.

I beg you in the future read the info first ... that way your reports wont unreasonably discourage others.

[matronyx]

Oh I was like....

[glenfordwilliams]

for myself and others i normally recommend installing on a virtual machine before trying to install on the physical machine

[jamrock]

Definitely.

I still remember the days of dual booting my computers.

Now I have Ubuntu as the host machine on my laptop. I have a virtual machine running Windows 2003 that I use for testing and demo purposes. Much easier to manage.

[glenfordwilliams]

Definitely.

I still remember the days of dual booting my computers.

Now I have Ubuntu as the host machine on my laptop. I have a virtual machine running Windows 2003 that I use for testing and demo purposes. Much easier to manage.

i actually have a similar setup, my host machine running linux mint and a virtual machine running windows 7 which i use just for visual studio