Installing Linux on a Windows XP Machine

[timkilbride]

I am waiting to install Linux, but I still want the option to chose which OS to boot at start up. The only reason for the Linux install is to use this program:

Digital Speech Decoder (software package) - The RadioReference Wiki

The machine in question is a Dell Inspiron E1505, XP SP3.

Thanks,

Tim K.

 

[mike_s104]

I am waiting to install Linux, but I still want the option to chose which OS to boot at start up. The only reason for the Linux install is to use this program:

Digital Speech Decoder (software package) - The RadioReference Wiki

The machine in question is a Dell Inspiron E1505, XP SP3.

Thanks,

Tim K.

I'd back up your data on the Windows install before you start. I haven't done that in a while but I think (or at least it used to) the installer for Suse and other Linux installs have in the setup ways to partition your drive for dual boot. You could also get an older laptop and use it just for DSD.

 

[K3DRQ]

I am waiting to install Linux, but I still want the option to chose which OS to boot at start up. The only reason for the Linux install is to use this program:

When you set up your boot record (either Lilo or Grub depending on your distro) as part of the installation, you are allowed to set the default OS. For example, if the distro uses Lilo, you would set up two options "Windows" and "Linux", and "Windows" would be started in 5 seconds unless you press the down arrow and choose "Linux".

If you are only going to use one program though, I'd suggest using a LiveCD. Then you can store the tarball in a folder on your hard drive, boot up your Linux LiveCD, copy it over, compile, install, and run

 

[mike_s104]

Another option that I would be interesting in see if it would work is trying Sun Virtualbox. Not sure if it would pass the audio and if you wanted to control the trunk tracking via a serial port.

 

[RolnCode3]

If you only want to use a single program, get yourself a USB stick about 8 gigs in size. Put an installation on it. When you want to use your Linux distribution, simply put the USB stick in the computer at startup. As long as your PC will boot from USB, you're good to go.

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[poltergeisty]

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[Avix]

I'd vote for the livecd or thumbdrive as well. I've been looking for software for my RS PRO 97 for linux and all I can find is Windows and none of it will run under wine.

Ubuntu will give you the option of installing beside another OS and set you up so that you pick which one you want when you boot up

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS backup your windows data before trying anything like this!!!!!!!!

 

[mike_s104]

I believe there us a port to Windows now for DSD.

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[Bellingham_Scanner]

Always backup all your Windows data first.

Download a Ubuntu Live CD or make a Ubuntu live USB memory stick

Boot into Ubuntu LIve CD select the install Ubuntu icon on the Ubuntu desktop and follow the instructions.

Ubunt will detect your windows installation and suggest a few methods of installing one of them will be something like "Install Ubuntu and Windows side by side" choose that option and Ubuntu will lead you though installing a dual boot system.

 

[Astrak]

I believe there us a port to Windows now for DSD.

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There is and it's in the Wiki, no need to compile anything just click the .exe or .bat.

 

[mike_s104]

There is and it's in the Wiki, no need to compile anything just click the .exe or .bat.

Considering that the original post was back in Feb. 2011 and he hasn't posted anything here since then, I'll bet he's moved on and/or forgotten about this thread.

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[Astrak]

More than likely.