How do i download linux to put on my laptop without putting it on my pc?

since my dell c640 is not working, people have reccomened linux, but how do i put it on my laptop and not on the pc im using now?

How do i download linux to put on my laptop without putting it on my pc?
What you download when you download Linux is usually a CD image file, like an ISO. You use the ISO image to burn a CD, then use the CD to install Linux on your laptop. Check the help for your CD burning application for details.
Reply:My son rang Linux up and got sent out 20 Cd's with Linux on for free.


Think he got the number from the Linux website when he was on his mates computer or maybe he ordered them on-line.


I do know it was free as I would have been the one who would of had to pay for it. :-)
Reply:Did you know you can run Linux from a CD or memory stick


See the link below





M.H.





http://www.dcs.napier.ac.uk/~05012779/sl...
Reply:Try these sites for downloading linux, there are many diferent distributions but all work in a similar way, Ubuntu will send you a CD free of charge if you ask them.


http://www.linuxiso.org/


http://www.novell.com/products/suselinux...


http://www.ubuntu.com/


http://iso.linuxquestions.org/





Usually you will download an iso file which you must burn to a CD. Then make sure the bios on your laptop are set to boot from the CD/DVD drive before the hard drive (it's easy to do, as you boot your machine you usually press delete and this should open your bios, search for boot options %26amp; set them for CD first, then save %26amp; exit)


Insert the CD into the drive %26amp; reboot, then follow the installation screen, linux will also repartition your hard drive safely, but do make sure you back up any critical data. I would recomend Suse Linux if you are new to linux, it's very user friendly, mail me if you need any help.
Reply:when you get the start page up , right click it scroll down to send to
Reply:Easy! When you go to download the file, a window appears that says "Run", "Save", or "Cancel". Hit save, instead of run and then put it anywhere you want. Use a CD burner and put it on the CD and put it in the laptop.

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