[ILUG-Cochin.org] free GNU/Linux installation

[Mahesh Aravind]

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur!
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--- On Fri, 8/15/08, vijayan pn <vijayanpn at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have installed ubuntu 5.2 on my PC.  Will you please tell
> me the command
> for opening gui from bash shell?

Are you talking about 'startx'?  Your question is not clear.

Besides, v5.2 is a bit old (pretty much old).  Try and install the lastest version. Its smoother, feature-rich, and hassle-free.

> Also pl advise how to uninstall linux from the pc as it has
> 3 incomplete
> intallations.
> 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/247804

Yeah.. that's a M$ link, don't hate me for it. ;)

There's a trick with Win XP CD.  I use to use that.

1) Boot with the CD (yes, the XP CD should be bootable)
2) Get in to ASR console
3) Type C:> fixmbr
4) Type C:> fixboot
5) Type C:> exit
6) Reboot

These should be done after you remove Linux (ext2/3) partitions from the HDD.  Reformating the partitions, deleting etc are your options.

There are a couple of more "How to remove Linux" links at M$ KB.  There are better links on the web.  Google is your friend here. :D

No worries,
Mahesh Aravind