LINUX -Basics

Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland.He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel was released. The kernel, at the heart of all Linux systems, is developed and released under the GNU General Public License and its source code is freely available to everyone. It is this kernel that forms the base around which a Linux operating system is developed. There are now literally hundreds of companies and organizations and an equal number of individuals that have released their own versions of operating systems based on the Linux kernel.

more info:
www.linux.com/
www.debian.org/
www.redhat.com/
www.ubuntu.com/


Linux Can be Run along with windows.With Dual booting enabled u can Boot both O.S s.

Detailed installation help is avilable at:
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Installation-HOWTO/before.html
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/gs/gs.html


General Way Of installtion:

1. Write the Image file to a Bootable DVD or CDs.
2. If you want to run a "dual-boot" system (Linux and DOS or Windows or both), rearrange(repartition) your disk to make room for Linux.
3. Restart the s/m and enter to the BIOS.Change the settings in the BIOS and check DVD/CD-ROM is checked first to Enble it as Bootable Device. This is available under BOOT menu.Then insert the installation CD-ROM. Reboot
4. After boot, all current Linuxes run a screen-oriented installation program which tries to interactively walk you through these steps, giving lots of help.
You will probably get the option to try to configure X right away so the installation program can go graphical. If you choose this route, the installation program will quiz you about your mouse and monitor type before getting to the installation proper.
6. Follow the Instruction given in the Screen.
7. Select the Partitioned space in ur Hdd for installation.Foramt in the linux F.S.
8. Follow the Instructions
9. LILO (which stands for LInux LOader) Or GRUB is a program that will allow you to boot Linux (as well as other operating systems, such as MS-DOS) from your hard drive.
You may be given the option of installing LILO on your hard drive.
Once you get your production Linux installed, these settings will be saved for you. You will be able to tune your monitor's performance later, so at this stage it makes sense to settle for a basic 640x480 SVGA mode.

10. Dont Forget the Root[admin] ,User passwords .