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Installing Boston University Linux isn't difficult, but it does require a little bit of knowledge and skill. The first time you install a system, you may want to follow our step-by-step instructions. Be aware, though, that the process varies slightly from machine to machine. Make sure you know the hardware in your machine. It's particularly important to know your network card, video card, and type of monitor. Usually, the installer can automatically detect these things, but it can't in all cases, and some hardware just won't work. BU Linux 3.0 supports the same hardware as Red Hat Linux 9, so it's recommended that you check what you have against their supported hardware list. You'll also want to think a bit about the layout of your hard drive, especially if you have other operating systems installed. A very minimal installation takes about 700 MB of disk space, and a typical configuration about 2.5 GB. BU Linux can coexist in a dual-boot environment with many other OSes, including MS DOS/Windows, but since that can introduce many complications, dedicating the entire machine to BU Linux is preferred. If you must dual boot, more information is available from the MultiOS HOWTO. Also, if you are dual-booting with MS Windows XP, there are some special considerations to be aware of — please read this first. If you have a need for multiple operating systems simultaneously, you may want to consider VMWare or Plex86. |