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Could someone provide detailed instructions on how to remove SuSE 10.3 from my dual boot computer (Windows vista home edition) such that I won't do any permanent damage? From some preliminary googling, I understand that I need to worry about the master boot record... I really have no idea how to do this. Wanted to try to use linux with Vista without partitioning but couldnt now everytime I start up it still gives me the option to open suse I want it gone but dont have a clue. Any suggestions on Linux without partioning or being totaly dedicated to linux, would like to try to learn it slowly.
Thanks
Last edited by Floybobcartmel; 07-27-2008 at 05:01 PM.
Are you booting from vista or Opensuse? The solution will be different if you're usisng Grub than w/vista bootloader. Dual-booting, separate partitions?
If you want to learn Linux without partitioning at first, then you can download the free and open source VirtualBox. This will allow you to run a Linux from within Vista.
Basically it is like a program that behaves like a computer within your computer. Within it you can install operating systems and use them while still running windows.
The easiest way is to set your boot default to windows then set your timeout to 1 or 2 seconds. Then take masking tape and cover the monitor where the Suse 10.3 shows briefly on the grub menu. In time you should be able to forget you have Suse on your computer.
When you've fixed up the HDD, try a few of the LiveCDs available. These run purely off the CD drive, so they won't affect your MS system. Performance will obviously be a bit slower, but its a good way to test drive Linux.
Have a look at distrowatch.com .
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