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LinuxNoobStudent
October 3rd, 2011, 01:09 AM
I have had a basic Linux course and now am working on my Linux+ in my BA program. But I still feel like a noob.

To better learn Linux, I have choose to do an full (not live) install on my EEE Pc netbook. Don't care for Duel boot, just a str8t install so I can learn.

1) I have been following this guideline:

http://www.sampletheweb.com/2007/12/09/ubuntu-on-the-asus-eee-pc-part-1-or-how-to-run-a-functional-ubuntu-install-off-a-usb-drive/

2) And get stalled on this:

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/usb-ubuntu-710-gutsy-gibbon-install/

Usually on #11.

My thoughts:

1) Isn't the second partition suppose to be set up as a Linux Swap? Ext3 hex code)

2) The apps tool wont install.

3) I have installed Win7 on the Netbook before via USB and I had no problems.

I have been trying to use this (But it never works):

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/

The PC Never "Sees" or boots from the USb.



And sometimes it wont "see" the .iso file even thought I know its location, name and am sure it's a .iso.



So. Whats by best plan? I am running Win 7 on my desktop with a VM Ware running Ubuntu that I burned to a DVD via a .iso file (live cd). I have a full network and have massive resources (AMD 6 Core, water cooled triple monitor display).

Should I continue to fight with the USB (I would learn more) or try a network install?

How owuld I set up Win 7 (or the Virtual machine) to do that without making Windows Homegroup mad?


Much respect, I am glad to be part of the community.

-B

"Nothing good ever comes easy. It takes Hundreds of Bic Macs to get fat..."