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Unit 1: Installing Linux

z z By default, Windows doesn’t recognize any of the native Linux filesystems. But, there are Notes
third-party utilities that allow Windows to read the drives of a Linux installation on the
same machine.

z z Different types of installation methods are available. You can select any one from them.
z z All commercial Linux distributors provide some level of paid support, though the support
period may vary widely from one distributor to another.
z z Linux systems can be installed with a full complement of graphical tools, or as a minimal
text-based system.
z z The installers follow suit, providing options to complete an installation from a graphical
environment, or from a purely text-based environment.

1.4 Keywords

Boot Disk: It is a removable digital data storage medium from which a computer can load and
run (boot) an operating system or utility program.
Boot Loader: The program which makes multi booting possible is called a boot loader.
CD-ROM: CD-ROM (Compact Disc, read-only-memory) is an adaptation of the CD that is
designed to store computer data in the form of text and graphics, as well as hi-fi stereo sound.
Disk Partitioning: It is the act or practice of dividing the storage space of a hard disk drive into
separate data areas known as partitions.
Dual Booting: It is the act of installing multiple operating systems on a computer, and being able
to choose which one to boot when switching on the computer power.
FTP: File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a protocol through which internet users can upload files from
their computers to a website or download files from a website to their PCs.
Installation: Installation (or setup) of a program (including drivers, plugins, etc.) is the act of
putting the program onto a computer system so that it can be executed.
Mandriva Linux: The Mandriva Linux Hardware Compatibility Database is a very comprehensive
list of hardware that has been tested by the Mandriva Linux community.

1.5 Review Questions

1. Explain the steps that are to be performed before installation.
2. How do you perform a server installation? Discuss.
3. Illustrate the process of installing Red Hat Linux.
4. Discuss the steps used in choosing Installation types.
5. Describe the steps for creating a Linux boot disk under DOS.

6. Explain the different types of Linux installation methods.
7. Describe the Disk Partitioning process during Linux installation.
8. Describe how to set up the Root User.
9. What is the installing from CD-ROM?

10. What is the hard drive partition installation?

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