Can I Replace Windows Vista With Linux?

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Tip 1 - Installation of ubuntu and replace windows vista

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by C Oister | permalink

I have downloaded ubuntu and saved it on my external hard drive. I would like to replace Windows Vista and run ubuntu on it's own. I have tried to boot straight on to the external usb drive but it ...

For further reading: http://askubuntu.com/questions/297437/installation-of-ubuntu-and-replace-windows-vista ^[1]

Tip 2 - Replace the Retiring Windows XP with Linux

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rich Pena | permalink

At long last, Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP. Replace it with Linux and you'll enjoy computing again.
Tags: install Linux, Linux tutorials, Linux distros, Linux vs. Windows

For further reading: https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/769024-replace-the-retiring-windows-xp-with-linux ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to convert my laptop with Windows Vista to Linux base?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Judy Smith | permalink

I want to learn Linux, so thinking about to convert my laptop from Vista to Linus. Please show me what are the right steps to do this.

For further reading: http://superuser.com/questions/66230/how-to-convert-my-laptop-with-windows-vista-to-linux-base ^[3]

Tip 4 - Installing Linux Over Vista Help

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Esteban Liguori | permalink

My laptop has Vista installed on it, but also comes with all the other crapware. Even after unistalling all of this junk my laptop seems to still be sluggish. What I'd like to do is try Linux and just

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/245025-44-installing-linux-vista-help ^[4]

Tip 5 - How To: Switch From Windows to Linux

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ilari Kuittinen | permalink

How to make the switch, and still keep your Windows security blanket. Plus, troubleshooting, graphics, and networking tips.

For further reading: http://www.techhive.com/article/138720/article.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Which Linux distribution should I use on a computer that used to run Windows Vista?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andy Curley | permalink

Need some help, I know almost nothing of Linux. I have a machine with 4GB memory and used to run Windows Vista. Some how this machine got trashed. When it starts ups it checks the DVD/CD before trying to boot. Boot up from the C drive does not go far. It asks for my backup.…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/answers/linux-distribution-use-computer-used-run-windows-vista/ ^[6]