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EffYouSeeKay:
I've been using Windows ever since I was 5 years old with 3.1. After thoroughly taking a look at the Hidden Files article, I'm convinced that I need a switch. Being only 15 though, I really want a OS that's free. I'm not familiar with programming, partitions, and MS-DOS at all...so I'd really like an efficient version of Linux with a set-up that's as simple as possible.

hm_murdock:
I'm not a big linux dude myself, but I want to try this:

http://fedora.redhat.com/

I've heard a lot of good about it. Nothing but good, in fact.

btw, the proper word is "newb"... seeing as it's a play on the word "new"

[ January 21, 2004: Message edited by: Jimmy don't give a shit about MS ]

Refalm:
I recommend Mandrake Linux.

You can download all three ISO images for free here:

ftp://ftp.uwsg.indiana.edu/linux/mandrake/iso/

Burn them on 3 CD-ROM's, insert them, and install.

Making a partition is dead easy and when you start up the PC, you'll see this:

 
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> Mandrake Linux
Windows

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EffYouSeeKay:
Is that version of Mandrake legal? And I'm not quite to sure what a partition is. Do you know of any sites with a step-by-step guide?

WMD:
^ Yes, that copy is legal.  What made you think otherwise?  :confused:   (The purchasable Mandrake versions are 2 and 7 CDs.)

The installer should walk you through that, so written documentation may not be necessary.  However I haven't used Mandrake (yet  :cool:  ), so I can't guarentee it.

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