[BozemanLUG] Linux Desktop Install Question

[Mike Stone]

Yep, Linux should be able to pull that off no problem.

Mike
 On Jun 19, 2012 7:22 PM, "Robert Potter" <rpotter at zoncko.com> wrote:

> I am trying to help a friend with a laptop issue that may or may not
> include a defective dvd drive. We are currently unable to boot off of
> cd's/dvd's regardless of the bios change. I suspect a dead dvd drive but
> since the laptop has stopped working properly in general its hard to say. I
> suspect the main problem is a defective windows install although I could be
> wrong. What I would like to do is install Linux to see if things function
> properly. The laptop is unable to boot via USB and with it not seeing the
> dvd drive we are in a tough spot. So, can I install Linux Desktop on hard
> drive in one computer, pull the drive and install in other computer and
> then boot that computer up without problems?  I know Windows is unable to
> do this due to driver issues and such, but Linux tends to be a bit
> different so am curious if this is possible.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rob Potter
>
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