Potential noobie would like help

tlcmd · 2018-10-27 15:32:03

Howdy,
I am a semi-retired 78 year old medical doctor located in Greensboro, N.C. (Eastern Time or GMT + 5:00 hours). I did major in and have an undergraduate degree in chemistry before getting my MD from UNC. Have a 3 1/2 year old HP computer with a quad core Athlon chip, 12 Gigs of RAM, and a 2 TB HDD. It came with Windows 8 which was upgraded free so I did that. I have 2 partitions:
1) Windows 10 which has 500 Gigs
2) A Linux partition (up to 1.3 GB) which is currently devoted to Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 (Cinnamon).

I am unhappy with the semi-rolling LMDE and wish to wipe that partition and install a "better" rolling Linux distro. I've been running Linux Mint distros for over 10 years, but these come "out of the box" and install easily. After reviewing the rolling Linux distros, Arch is always rated as the "ne ultra plus" one. My problem is how to download Arch to a CD or DVD and install it. I've essentially no experience in interpreting the file system, choosing the correct one to download, and the use of tar files. I don't even know which questions to ask, so before I burn the install files to a CD/DVD, is there one person on this board who would have the time to hold my hand and help me to get started? I'd prefer to use either PM's or email for this unless someone locally is available who can be my guru. If I have someone to answer my simple questions, I'll take the time to read the wiki and start the install. But failing that, will move down the list to Manjaro, LinuspcOS, and others. I believe I need that backup person on which to call for help.

Right now, I do not know enough to determine which Arch files to burn to a DC/DVD from the download.

Thanks for taking the time to read this note. I'll check back in a few hours.

tlcmd

Koatao · 2018-10-27 15:51:39

Hello!

Did you give a try to the Installation Guide and the FAQ first?

If so, what part do you have trouble with?

EDIT: I'm pretty sure your post breaks some forum's rules. You should start by reading it too

Last edited by Koatao (2018-10-27 16:00:31)

Trilby · 2018-10-27 16:29:44

The installation guide is really a paint-by-numbers system. Read and follow it step by step (don't skim or try to jump around to different parts). Post here when you run into an actual problem an describe precisely where you are in the process.

As for the above mentioned rules, you should - at very least - edit your first post to give this thread a descriptive title. While it may not be explicitly mentioned in the code of conduct, you will find that asking for help via PM, email, or in person will not be well received here. These are a support forum, post your questions and many knowledgeable users will jump in to help you.

We all start at the beginning and there are not silly questions as long as you demonstrate a willingness to learn and participate in the process. If you are less interested in learning, but just want a working linux system handed to you, then arch linux is definitely the wrong choice.

Last edited by Trilby (2018-10-27 16:30:55)

arch_jsb · 2018-10-27 19:25:08

I always rely on a 2nd computer to use a search engine concurrently, and with Arch printed out the wiki pages for reference. [ However, I had years with another non-Windows OS and various LInux books... , Running LInux for example. ]

Trilby · 2018-10-27 19:40:02

arch_jsb wrote:

I always rely on a 2nd computer to use a search engine concurrently

One can search and read the wiki from within the live iso. If there is no internet connection, this would not be the case, but if there is no internet connection, then one cannot do much of anything for the installation.

ngoonee · 2018-10-27 22:59:49

Trilby wrote:

arch_jsb wrote:
I always rely on a 2nd computer to use a search engine concurrently
One can search and read the wiki from within the live iso. If there is no internet connection, this would not be the case, but if there is no internet connection, then one cannot do much of anything for the installation.

Nowadays doesn't almost everyone have a phone or similar mobile device to use for that though?

loqs · 2018-10-27 23:18:41

I would suggest installing arch to a virtual machine. If you struggle with the installation guide then arch may not be for you.

philo · 2018-10-28 13:31:58

His lengthy postings in the past show that the OP (aka Dick) has tried to install Arch since he registered for this forum in 2010, some 8 years ago.

Not sure what new help would do the job.

Last edited by philo (2018-10-29 12:31:33)

arch_jsb · 2018-10-28 16:27:36

He's not been back to see these replies yet...

YCH · 2018-10-29 02:26:57

1) Windows 10 which has 500 Gigs
2) A Linux partition (up to 1.3 GB) which is currently devoted to Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 (Cinnamon).

1. Windows 10 partitions is what your all data saved?
2. 1.3GB is typo of 13GB. right?

I've essentially no experience in interpreting the file system

If '1' is true and this is also true. Do not try install Arch yet. You can be f**d up by little typo or confuse.

Download default arch iso image then trying install in virtualbox vm.

Arch Linux

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