Ask Klaus!

Ask Klaus!

Article from Issue 93/2008

Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of the LinuxTag expo. He currently works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine.com

Migrating?

Question:

I currently know little to nothing about Linux, other than what I have read. I am interested in installing Ubuntu Linux as my operating system.

I have many systems (laptops, desktops), all of which run XP in different variations (e.g., 32- and 64-bit; standard hard-drive installation and some in RAID configurations).

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