From windows to Linux - load Linux, you don't be afraid!
坤 一 笑 [SmileOnce] smileonce@126.com 2004-8-13 Copyright Reprint, please indicate http://blog.9cbs.net/smileonce
Since POST, after two articles from Windows to Linux series, I received a lot of friends, many friends still afraid of Linux, they constantly ask me how I installed methods in Virtual PC and VMware and some problem. So, I wrote this article again.
I don't recommend that the virtual machine is used to install Linux. There are two main points: the first point is, I have used virtual machines, I know that the feeling of using Linux in the virtual machine is not true, there are many problems may you I will never have, a virtual machine Linux master can't be with a real Linux master, etc. (although I am not a Linux master, but I am working hard to this direction: P); second, the water gun is not a pistol I can't run a real plane in the sandbox. These two points are actually consistent, that is, the virtual machine is not learning! ^ _ ^
Since everyone is so timid, I may wish to eat one dose of the heart pill again, Linux is safe, and even more security than Windows, everyone is safe. I will give you two tricks, a backup measures to make sure you have no harm.
If you are a newcomer, even Windows can't play, I will tell you: Don't be afraid, will it be Windows to crash, big deal, you are afraid? Can you burn your hard disk?
If you are a Windows old user, Windows is not allowed, I will say to you: You are afraid, Linux is also an operating system, but all operating systems have similar places, whether it is partition Or operate data, configure drivers, one class is OKEY. And according to the two tricks I mentioned below, ensure that the data on your hard disk is not lost.
With Linux, I think everyone is mainly worried about two points: 1> Partitions are not appropriate, or unintentionally negligence, emptying / cover data on the hard disk; 2> Guide settings mistakes, leading to the system leads. For 1>, you need to pay attention to the following two points to avoid: (1), you can first give the Linux seizure area with the software in Windows / DOS, and only mount (MOUNT) when installing Linux under Windows / DOS. If it is not formatted, it will ensure that the data will not be empty; (2), regardless of the version of Linux, choose a custom mode when installing the package (do not select the server or workstation mode, it will take you The entire hard drive format, redistribute partitions), everything is in the eyes, so there will be no mistakes. Fortunately, the current Linux publishing version has Chinese installation wizards, and there is almost no very large obstacle. PS: General Linux installation is unsuccessful, largely due to the fault tolerance of the FAT / FAT32 / NTFS file system due to the partition tool in the Linux installer, divided into partition faults; so use the pqmagic partition under DOS very good Basically avoid the possibility of unsuccessful LINUX installation. Of course, if you don't have a partition of FAT / FAT32 / NTFS on your hard drive, it is another matter.
For 2>, there is no way, learn GRUB is not a one or two things. However, problems are still easy to recover. The following is a method of recovery boot guide for a common Windows system: (1) Win9x / me: Use the corresponding version of the Win9x / ME boot disk boot system, execute: fdisk / MBR special circumstances, also need to execute: SYS A: C: (2 Win2000 Pro / Server: Use the WIN2000 to install the CD boot system, enter the fast repair mode, and fix it. Special circumstances, before installing Linux, back up the following four files, if necessary, go back: boot.ini bootfont.bin ntdetect.com NTLDR
(3) WinXP / Win2003: Install the CD boot system with WinXP / Win2003, enter the console repair mode, select the system, input tube
The staff password, enter the console, execute the command: fixmbr fixboot special case, before installing Linux, back up the following 4 files, if necessary, go back: boot.ini bootfont.bin Ntdetect.com NTLDR
Okey, I wish you a happy Linux journey!
