Q: Well, I have an old compputer currently running Windows Xp and i need help on how to format the whole compuuter and Instal linux. I need help to find out how to format my hard drive and how to install the linux program. Step By step instructions will Help THank you sooo much
A: Linux y just a core, not a complete operative systems, different groups/people pack it with everything to be a full operative system like www.ubuntu.org or www.fedora.org. Each packaging ("distribution") has its own strengths and weaknesses as it goes for a different market. First you must choose which linux based distribution to use (www.distrowatch.com) After that download it, burn it to CD or DVD, insert the CD on the computer, reboot and the installation wizard will take from there asking you about formatting and partition. You can select to have both Linux and Windows or just Linux. If you have installed Windows a couple times installing Linux won't be much different (maybe a couple more options as you can choose to dual boot or have multiple partitions). But it all depends on what specific distribution you choose.