Thinking of using Tiny Core; advice please?

[Juanito]

Open a terminal window, type tc-install and follow the instructions.

[JunkYard]

Open a terminal window, type tc-install and follow the instructions.

again it makes no sence again its to complicated

[Juanito]

click on the icon that looks like a black square, type tc-install in the window that opens and hit return.

[JunkYard]

click on the icon that looks like a black square, type tc-install in the window that opens and hit return.

there is no black square!
there is frucgle, 2 X USB, and a whole disk and a partitioned disk, but no black square

[Juanito]

Boot TinyCoreLinux from the CD you burnt. Choose the first option in the list to start the desktop.

At the bottom of the desktop you should see a number of icons - click on the icon that looks like a black square, this should open a terminal window.

In the terminal window type tc-install and hit enter.

Edit: alternatively, you can click on the icon shaped like the head of a screw, which starts tc-install directly.

[Rich]

Hi Juanito
The icons for wbar are single click. Double clicking them can cause
2 instances of the associated program to run.

[Juanito]

Ah yes 

Previous posts corrected, thanks

[JunkYard]

Boot TinyCoreLinux from the CD you burnt. Choose the first option in the list to start the desktop.

At the bottom of the desktop you should see a number of icons - click on the icon that looks like a black square, this should open a terminal window.

In the terminal window type tc-install and hit enter.

Edit: alternatively, you can click on the icon shaped like the head of a screw, which starts tc-install directly.

that is exactly what i did and the b above i stated was what i was given

Dose anyone know if there is such a thing as a file manager that can be accessed from the live CD?

[JunkYard]

I have tried to get a better photo of the screen this time
please see the attachment

[mocore]

ok i have managed to burn something with the win xp system. dont think it has burnt to CD right!
Burn to CD then Booted machine from CD and have gotten this image. dont understand it! am i on the right path?

please download attachment below

ftr what you can see ( if more depth of perspective / demystification is useful?.. to you or others ..)
is the ISOLINUX boot loader menu
which displays a menu list of different options

** @tc:staff  idk if the isolinux memu.lst part of the iso distribution is also available in the repo
but if it was perhaps ? being able to post a link to the plain text of this configuration might offer some enlightenment to
those unacquainted with these details of the Linux boot process 

also perhaps the wiki would benefit from adding an image of the isolinux menu options ?...
specifically added @ https://wiki.tinycorelinux.net/doku.php?id=wiki:getting_started

[Rich]

Hi JunkYard
I don't believe Tinycore is the right Linux distro for you.

It is geared more towards individuals that at least have
some minimal knowledge of Linux looking to configure
a system that matches their needs.

Personally, I do not think you meet that description. As I
followed this thread, I have come to the conclusion you
are just a few keystrokes away from destroying the data
on one of your hard drives.

I'd like to suggest you Google for:
linux distro with auto install next to windows

Then look through the results for a version of Linux that
better matches your comfort level.

Use it to learn more about Linux and entering commands
manually. Tinycore is not all point and click. You will need
to learn to enter commands from the keyboard.

After you have some more experience, and if you are still
interested, you could take another look at Tinycore.

[JunkYard]

Hi JunkYard
I don't believe Tinycore is the right Linux distro for you.

It is geared more towards individuals that at least have
some minimal knowledge of Linux looking to configure
a system that matches their needs.

Personally, I do not think you meet that description. As I
followed this thread, I have come to the conclusion you
are just a few keystrokes away from destroying the data
on one of your hard drives.

I'd like to suggest you Google for:
linux distro with auto install next to windows

Then look through the results for a version of Linux that
better matches your comfort level.

Use it to learn more about Linux and entering commands
manually. Tinycore is not all point and click. You will need
to learn to enter commands from the keyboard.

After you have some more experience, and if you are still
interested, you could take another look at Tinycore.

i used linux mint cinemon for a few year ago. but it was complete junk! nothing ever worked on it could not under stand any of the commands, maybe if they wrote it in .ing english then i could understand it

probably best stick to windows then

[Juanito]

probably best stick to windows then

Either that or you read the TinyCoreLinux book:

http://tinycorelinux.net/book.html

..and then proceed very carefully with the tc-install-GUI to avoid deleting your windows installlation and/or data.

[mocore]

As I followed this thread, I have come to the conclusion you
are just a few keystrokes away from destroying the data
on one of your hard drives.

..and then proceed very carefully with the tc-install-GUI to avoid deleting your windows installlation and/or data.

imho an less dangerous alternative
would be to find a spare sata disk
and continue testing
with drives containing current install sata/power disconnected  !
to avoid accidental data loss

[Rich]

Hi mocore
That would be a good alternative.

I just don't want someone shooting themselves in the foot, and
then coming back complaining they only have 9 toes.