[StatesEnemy]

Rather than start a vanity, maybe I can get my answers here...

I'd like to run a duel boot of linux and my current Win2000. Where do I start? What flavor is best for a midlevel newbie to Linux (I've worked with Unix a few years back, so I am somewhat familiar with vi, and shells, and mounting FS's).

Eventually (when I get all the apps I need in Linux working) I'd like to ditch MS altogher.

[wiseone]

F*** LINUX!,it's way OVER HYPED!

I have battled with red hat 7 & 9,also mandrake,best results were with a CD only install of Vector,or Knoppix Linux Boots/Runs from CD

Buy a MAC!

I can see it used if pre installed on Lindows $200 PC,like wal mart sells,for 3d world ctys or just cheap ,simple use but no way is it going to be a threat to Mac or windoze for masses!
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[shadowman99]

I'd suggest a second HDD and put RedHat or Mandrake on it. both are very good Distros and very friendly for people who are new to Linux. Mandrake is especially tooled for newer users and generally conceals the shell in favor of the GUI.

Also consider finding a local Linux User Group and ask them when they are having an installfest. Most LUGs are great to newbies and will even give you a set of CDROMs with your distro.

[Liberal Classic]

I've found the best way to dual boot is to install Windows first. Partition with MS tools and Install Windows on the first partition of your boot drive. After that is done install Linux on the second one. Microsoft's boot loader for some mysterious reason I cannot fathom does not play nice with Linux partitions. So, it's better to install Linux after a working Windows install is in place. Modern Linux installs will detect your Windows partition and automatically set up an option to boot from it. You can also use System Commander as your boot manager. SC is a commercial product that costs about $50 that will let you boot various operating systems.