Ok quick question about formating to run linux. I downloaded Slackware linux 8.1 and went to install it. I was told to format and partition and i did so by splitting my 8.12 gb lappy hd into 3 2.72 ...

Linux is unique compared to other operating systems in that you're expected to have at least basic knowledge of the OS' command line. You can do pretty much everything from the command line, and ...

Linux systems provide many ways to look at disk partitions. Here's a look at commands you can use to display useful information -- each providing a different format and with a different focus. Linux ...

My windows install was giving me a lot of grief today, (kept freezing while formatting the hard drive) so I popped in a Mandrake 8.0 disc just to see if the install would complete. Anyways, now that ...

To install Ubuntu permanently on your PC, you'll need to have a hard disk area set up for it. There are three common options for this setup: Replace the existing operating system on your hard drive ...