I have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?

what r extra features i can add in linuxI have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux



Option One (Full installation)



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de



Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)



Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu



Ubuntu 10.04 Download

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download



Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid



Linux Mint 9 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed

http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-



Linux Mint 9 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=



Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 9 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive



Option Three (LiveCD)



Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)

http://distrowatch.com/



Major Linux Distributions

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourc





LUg.I have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
Linux is good if u need pc for specfic perpose

like browsing internet,open office and play media



but id u wanna play games u hav to hav windows



U can keep both linux and xp together on one computer by using 2 hard disk partations like C: and D: drive

while installing linux it will ask you in which drive to install, u may need to format tht drive at the time of install
you just go google and type xp to linux you get lot of points there
You just install Linux by formatting your XP window or you can also both windows in your computer for that you need more partitions in your hard disk.It format that partition at first time .

Its a secure window and also virus free as compare to XP windows and fast.