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  1. Mix Man Ardent
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    I am trying to install Linux(Ubuntu) for trial on a dell inspiron. I tried booting it from the USB after copying the files with Linux Live USB creator. It does not work. It gives me the error "OS not Found." Help please?

    I also have another question, which is one of the most secure Linux OS's ?
     
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    Try downloading the cd version, you can run the live version directly from the disc. The Ubuntu distro is stable so you should be fine.
     
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    thank you for the information. is it a good idea to run linux on all my computers? or just one ? And any tips on how to harden a Windows 7 system, and this Linux Ubuntu system ?

    btw did you hear bout how the new Windows 8 created systems are going to be made to only run Microsoft on its hardware ? Whats up with that ? Explanation if you have any idea.
     
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    it's really up to you, i had dual boot windows 7 w/ linux; i have no info regarding windows 8 as yet.
     
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    Linux is very secure, depending on if you know how to use it. If youre not fimiliar with it, us VMWARE to install in a virtualized environment and play with it and see if you like it.
     
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    well said!...you can also try VirtualBOX
     
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    Install via live CD, I recommend 10.4 LTS as it has Gnome 2 instead of Unity.
    You can dual boot after partitioning the drive with Gparted. Configure grub accordingly once install is complete.
     
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