I have the XP version - want to install Linux...how?

Discussion in 'Acer Aspire One' started by ericshmerick, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. ericshmerick

    ericshmerick

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    So I have the AAO 120gb/1gig version with Windows XP. I want to install the factory Acer Aspire One version of Linux (Linpus Lite?) on this machine and dual-boot. Here are my questions:

    1. Where do I acquire Linpus? Acer's website or Linpus' website?
    2. If it's Linpus' website, which version do I download? (lite, 9.5, or 9.6?)
    3. Does the factory .iso from Linpus' website include the Acer optimized drivers, software, etc? Just like a factory Linux AAO?
    4. How can I dual-boot my existing WinXP and Linpus install (assuming I can de-mystify this Linpus mystery)

    Thanks.
     
    ericshmerick, Oct 18, 2008
    #1
  2. ericshmerick

    Japser

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2008
    Messages:
    267
    Likes Received:
    0
    As a first step you need an installer that is able to shrink the ntfs-partition of XP.
    I did that recently with a Debian/lenny installer.
     
    Japser, Oct 18, 2008
    #2
  3. ericshmerick

    melhiore

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2008
    Messages:
    1,503
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Bolton, Lancashire, UK
    melhiore, Oct 18, 2008
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Get the linux version or wait for the XP version

  2. Want to run XP, Which version?

  3. Want to swap SDD version for HDD version

  4. is the windows version heavier than the linux version?

  5. is the windows version heavier than the linux version?

  6. Have a new XP version and want to try the Acer Linux version

  7. Linux version to xp version?

  8. Have WinXP want Linpus+WinXP. How to?

Loading...