Hi guys, can I install Linux on an existing Xp II system? How can I do it if it okay to install it and does anyone know where I can get Linux tutorials. I'm interested in learning Linux.
Assistance needed ASAP, thanks

hi, i will try to answer you correctly, but i am french.
You can install Linux with Windows, it's very easy. Windows  is automaticaly reconized on the installation.
If you want to begin easly, you can use PCLinuxOS, which is a very easy distribution, it's my favorite one. On the installation, you will be able to configure how your computer boot.

You can use "VMware workstation" to install Linux on Windows.

just follow the proces  ::::

1. make one drive empty in your existing xp system.

2. insert bootable xp cd and continue with installation system , delete the partition(empty) and then exit the setup program.

3. insert bootable linux installation cd, then linux will search the empty space in your hd n will be installed there.

If you don't want to have to partition your hdisk, e-mail me @
jahvascriptmaniac _at_ gmail _dot_ com

I can help U to install a small distrib into a file in XP, & you will beprompted @ boot time by XP itself what-do-you-want-to-start. I did it on 98, but I'm unsure with XP though. The dist is Xtra-light (if your XP takes 30 secs to start, it should take 15 ^^), but it looks good & is Debian-based, so you can Xtend it easily.

At first I thought this topic was a joke.

Good to know that XP and Linux don't go opposite ways.

yes guys i having trouble have a compaq with 325 intel ceron processor 256 ram and i downloaded from the Ubuntu site and it did not install. i partion the hard drive and then formated to linux and booted in that partion to install. then it wouldnt install and had to order system restore cds to fix my problem. does any one no first what could have happened and what program u suggest for me? and last if there is commands to enter if i get stuck to enter the other partion so i dont have to run my system restore disks again?