Install XP LSD on Acer Aspire One
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Hello,
I have an Acer Aspire One and I would like to have Windows on my machine because, in terms of functionality, Linux drives me crazy.
I would also like to get rid of Linpus Linux.
I wanted to know how to install XP knowing that I don't have a CD drive and can only do it via USB, I can read something from a removable disk.
Thank you for your help
I have an Acer Aspire One and I would like to have Windows on my machine because, in terms of functionality, Linux drives me crazy.
I would also like to get rid of Linpus Linux.
I wanted to know how to install XP knowing that I don't have a CD drive and can only do it via USB, I can read something from a removable disk.
Thank you for your help
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Renaud,
I would suggest this for installing your Windows (legal, of course... ;-)
Note that I haven't tried what I'm describing here, so it might be a bit imprudent of me to respond: keep that in mind.
I obviously have the Aspire One, but I'm personally happy with Linpus Lite, even though I generally feel more comfortable with Windows.
The machine can "boot" from an installation CD using an external USB CDrom drive (the motherboard is set up for this, as it's the normal installation procedure for Linpus, provided in the packaging on a CDrom). Try borrowing one from a friend; it's the easiest solution. If that's not possible, you'll need to create a bit-for-bit copy of your Windows installation CD onto a USB stick of at least 1GB.
Then, you "overwrite" the existing Linpus during the Windows installation process.
It should be in principle as simple as that.
Win LSD only takes 71MB of RAM, true, BUT:
1. Windows processes are more resource-intensive than their Linux equivalents
2. you shouldn't install Win LSD illegally on your machine: it's wrong...
A small invitation to persist with Linux (along with a few beginner tips)
That said, don't despair with Linux: I hated it to an extent you can't imagine, and now I'm actually starting to get into it (finally). It's important to easily find answers to your questions to avoid getting discouraged. So here are 2 or 3 tips in terms of resources.
Linux resources (self-taught):
books:
- Linux, basic principles, Nicolas Pons, Ed. ENI
- Linux, practice the basic commands, Nicolas Pons, Ed. ENI, coll. Computer TP: designed as practical sessions that put into practice the theory of Linux, basic principles, mentioned above.
note: the two books are independent but complement each other very well.
website
LEA (Linux Between Friends): http://lea-linux.org/cached/index/Accueil.html
Try to hang in there; it would be too silly to give up.
Almost all programs under Windows have an equivalent under Linux. What is confusing at first is that we don't know them. Here's a page that could help you:
https://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Linux_software_equivalent_to_Windows_software
You should also know that the Fedora distribution (the non-professional version of Red Hat) which forms the basis of Linpus has a fantastic utility for (legal) program installation called yum.
Yum can automatically retrieve the latest version of a program from the web, download it, and install it (and install any dependencies it needs).
Yum runs in console mode:
try this before you get rid of your Linpus, just to see... how it works (hum):
1. open a terminal:
<alt> - <F2>
type "terminal"
Enter
2. in the terminal, your cursor will be facing a command prompt, also known as prompt in English, that looks like this:
[user@localhost ~]$
3. log in as an administrator (you need to be to install a program with yum): type su (Super User; admin, that is...)
[user@localhost ~]$ su
4. enter the admin password (which you set up the first time you used Linpus) - then enter
5. the prompt will then look like this:
[user@localhost ~]#
you'll notice that it's the same, but the "#" indicates that you are logged in as an administrator
6. to install Skype, for example, type
[user@localhost ~]# yum install skype
7. if you're asked for confirmation to install dependencies, type "y" (yes)
8. a confirmation message will appear in the console stating that the program has been installed successfully
Tip
You might enjoy installing wine, which is a layer that translates Windows system calls to Linux system calls. This way, you can run programs written for Windows under Linux without slowdown, because Wine is not an emulator.
I was able to install the MS Office 2003 suite under Linpus, and it works great.
You need to be connected to the web, and then, in administrator mode, you simply type:
[user@localhost ~]# yum install wine
and confirm ("y") that you want the required dependencies. Everything is done automatically. It's almost easier than next, next, next,...
Once wine is installed, you'll need to locate the setup.exe of Office and right-click on the icon: "open with..." and type "wine" in the edit. The installation procedure is then absolutely identical to what it is under Windows, graphics included.
To run one of the Office suite's programs, Excel for example, locate the excel.exe, right-click on the icon, and "run with..." and type "wine" in the edit. There you go :-)
I repeat: don't give up too quickly, it would be a shame.
Have fun.
I would suggest this for installing your Windows (legal, of course... ;-)
Note that I haven't tried what I'm describing here, so it might be a bit imprudent of me to respond: keep that in mind.
I obviously have the Aspire One, but I'm personally happy with Linpus Lite, even though I generally feel more comfortable with Windows.
The machine can "boot" from an installation CD using an external USB CDrom drive (the motherboard is set up for this, as it's the normal installation procedure for Linpus, provided in the packaging on a CDrom). Try borrowing one from a friend; it's the easiest solution. If that's not possible, you'll need to create a bit-for-bit copy of your Windows installation CD onto a USB stick of at least 1GB.
Then, you "overwrite" the existing Linpus during the Windows installation process.
It should be in principle as simple as that.
Win LSD only takes 71MB of RAM, true, BUT:
1. Windows processes are more resource-intensive than their Linux equivalents
2. you shouldn't install Win LSD illegally on your machine: it's wrong...
A small invitation to persist with Linux (along with a few beginner tips)
That said, don't despair with Linux: I hated it to an extent you can't imagine, and now I'm actually starting to get into it (finally). It's important to easily find answers to your questions to avoid getting discouraged. So here are 2 or 3 tips in terms of resources.
Linux resources (self-taught):
books:
- Linux, basic principles, Nicolas Pons, Ed. ENI
- Linux, practice the basic commands, Nicolas Pons, Ed. ENI, coll. Computer TP: designed as practical sessions that put into practice the theory of Linux, basic principles, mentioned above.
note: the two books are independent but complement each other very well.
website
LEA (Linux Between Friends): http://lea-linux.org/cached/index/Accueil.html
Try to hang in there; it would be too silly to give up.
Almost all programs under Windows have an equivalent under Linux. What is confusing at first is that we don't know them. Here's a page that could help you:
https://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Linux_software_equivalent_to_Windows_software
You should also know that the Fedora distribution (the non-professional version of Red Hat) which forms the basis of Linpus has a fantastic utility for (legal) program installation called yum.
Yum can automatically retrieve the latest version of a program from the web, download it, and install it (and install any dependencies it needs).
Yum runs in console mode:
try this before you get rid of your Linpus, just to see... how it works (hum):
1. open a terminal:
<alt> - <F2>
type "terminal"
Enter
2. in the terminal, your cursor will be facing a command prompt, also known as prompt in English, that looks like this:
[user@localhost ~]$
3. log in as an administrator (you need to be to install a program with yum): type su (Super User; admin, that is...)
[user@localhost ~]$ su
4. enter the admin password (which you set up the first time you used Linpus) - then enter
5. the prompt will then look like this:
[user@localhost ~]#
you'll notice that it's the same, but the "#" indicates that you are logged in as an administrator
6. to install Skype, for example, type
[user@localhost ~]# yum install skype
7. if you're asked for confirmation to install dependencies, type "y" (yes)
8. a confirmation message will appear in the console stating that the program has been installed successfully
Tip
You might enjoy installing wine, which is a layer that translates Windows system calls to Linux system calls. This way, you can run programs written for Windows under Linux without slowdown, because Wine is not an emulator.
I was able to install the MS Office 2003 suite under Linpus, and it works great.
You need to be connected to the web, and then, in administrator mode, you simply type:
[user@localhost ~]# yum install wine
and confirm ("y") that you want the required dependencies. Everything is done automatically. It's almost easier than next, next, next,...
Once wine is installed, you'll need to locate the setup.exe of Office and right-click on the icon: "open with..." and type "wine" in the edit. The installation procedure is then absolutely identical to what it is under Windows, graphics included.
To run one of the Office suite's programs, Excel for example, locate the excel.exe, right-click on the icon, and "run with..." and type "wine" in the edit. There you go :-)
I repeat: don't give up too quickly, it would be a shame.
Have fun.
For the installation of XP on the Aspire, back when XP was released, machines were running on average at 900 MHz and 256 to 512 MB of RAM. The Atom is roughly more powerful than the 900 Celeron of an EEE, so you can proceed confidently :-)
So for your case, I would "play" more with Vlite and an XP CD, as the "tweaked" versions tend to be too modified
OT
It always makes me laugh the responses about illegal Windows being bad, etc., etc.
Whether it's an LSD, ladybug, etc., the software is not pirated if you use a legal key.
I can legally buy an XP license for €50 on eBay; when I have the sticker with the license, what do I do with it??? Do I stick it on the bathroom door?
Illegality comes from the source of the key; if you have a legal key, no worries.
So for your case, I would "play" more with Vlite and an XP CD, as the "tweaked" versions tend to be too modified
OT
It always makes me laugh the responses about illegal Windows being bad, etc., etc.
Whether it's an LSD, ladybug, etc., the software is not pirated if you use a legal key.
I can legally buy an XP license for €50 on eBay; when I have the sticker with the license, what do I do with it??? Do I stick it on the bathroom door?
Illegality comes from the source of the key; if you have a legal key, no worries.
Whether it's a LSD, ladybug, etc., the software is not pirated if we use a legal key.
Well no.
A pirated XP will always be pirated.
To think otherwise is in a way to believe that a stolen car becomes a "legal" car (as opposed to stolen) just because we've changed the license plate.
For those who doubt, just ask the question directly to Microsoft (by email) or even to a judge.
Anyway, one thing is clearly established, no support for pirated versions on this forum.
Thank you for respecting the site's charter.
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Well no.
A pirated XP will always be pirated.
To think otherwise is in a way to believe that a stolen car becomes a "legal" car (as opposed to stolen) just because we've changed the license plate.
For those who doubt, just ask the question directly to Microsoft (by email) or even to a judge.
Anyway, one thing is clearly established, no support for pirated versions on this forum.
Thank you for respecting the site's charter.
--
Together everything becomes impossible Founding member of FJH
Whether it's a LSD, ladybug, etc., the software is not pirated if a legal key is provided.
Well, no.
Well, yes, the legality of Windows is established as soon as there is a valid key associated; moreover, Microsoft directly sells licenses online for Windows detected as invalid/not or poorly registered.
Making a comparison with theft doesn’t make sense because in terms of software, it's a case of counterfeiting; check the dictionary, it’s enlightening.
Well, no.
Well, yes, the legality of Windows is established as soon as there is a valid key associated; moreover, Microsoft directly sells licenses online for Windows detected as invalid/not or poorly registered.
Making a comparison with theft doesn’t make sense because in terms of software, it's a case of counterfeiting; check the dictionary, it’s enlightening.
We don't care about what he's doing...
It's his conscience, his problem with the law, etc...
The question is how do we install XP on this kind of machine...
THAT is the real question in my opinion, moreover we don't need little bosses who hand out good points or dunce caps in this forum.
If this thread displeases the moderators, they can delete it!
That said, I am very glad this thread exists because it took me 2 days to install XP on an Acer Aspire One... (provided without a CD drive, I repeat...)
So it's good that it's done because that's how it works, right?!
I also want to say that I do not encourage piracy...
Now, when micro$oft provides decent, finished software (don't forget, you are always buying versions that are actually in development... and let's talk about the quality of their products when they are virus-proof), I'm done being a cash cow for micro$oft!
But it turns out they have a monopoly because they have relatively user-friendly software: Windows!
Hello everyone!
It's his conscience, his problem with the law, etc...
The question is how do we install XP on this kind of machine...
THAT is the real question in my opinion, moreover we don't need little bosses who hand out good points or dunce caps in this forum.
If this thread displeases the moderators, they can delete it!
That said, I am very glad this thread exists because it took me 2 days to install XP on an Acer Aspire One... (provided without a CD drive, I repeat...)
So it's good that it's done because that's how it works, right?!
I also want to say that I do not encourage piracy...
Now, when micro$oft provides decent, finished software (don't forget, you are always buying versions that are actually in development... and let's talk about the quality of their products when they are virus-proof), I'm done being a cash cow for micro$oft!
But it turns out they have a monopoly because they have relatively user-friendly software: Windows!
Hello everyone!
Well, yes, the legality of Windows is there as long as there is a valid key associated with it
I'd like a link that confirms this...
Moreover, Microsoft directly resells licenses online for Windows detected as invalid/not or poorly registered.
I believe you don't grasp the nuance.
On one hand, you illegally obtain a pirated version of Windows and slap on a "valid" key.
On the other hand, you regularize your Windows with Microsoft.
It's not the same thing, do you get it??
Making a comparison with theft makes no sense because in terms of software it is forgery
uh... I made an analogy and not a homology, do you understand?!
Anyway, for the umpteenth time, I don't care if you use Windows Ladybug, Windows LSD, Windows Unleaded, Windows Yay... etc. If that works for you, then great, I totally don't care.
However, all these versions are considered on this forum as pirate versions (I know, it's ugly :/).
So according to the charter, no help is provided for these types of versions.
Is that clear?
EDIT:
We don't care what he does...
It's his conscience, his problem with the law, etc...
I completely agree!
... but no help is then provided to him according to the charter.
Moreover, we don't need little bosses distributing good points or dunce caps in this forum.
There is a mistake, I am a corporal!
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I'd like a link that confirms this...
Moreover, Microsoft directly resells licenses online for Windows detected as invalid/not or poorly registered.
I believe you don't grasp the nuance.
On one hand, you illegally obtain a pirated version of Windows and slap on a "valid" key.
On the other hand, you regularize your Windows with Microsoft.
It's not the same thing, do you get it??
Making a comparison with theft makes no sense because in terms of software it is forgery
uh... I made an analogy and not a homology, do you understand?!
Anyway, for the umpteenth time, I don't care if you use Windows Ladybug, Windows LSD, Windows Unleaded, Windows Yay... etc. If that works for you, then great, I totally don't care.
However, all these versions are considered on this forum as pirate versions (I know, it's ugly :/).
So according to the charter, no help is provided for these types of versions.
Is that clear?
EDIT:
We don't care what he does...
It's his conscience, his problem with the law, etc...
I completely agree!
... but no help is then provided to him according to the charter.
Moreover, we don't need little bosses distributing good points or dunce caps in this forum.
There is a mistake, I am a corporal!
--
Together everything becomes impossible Founding member of FJH
It took about twenty days to get some so-called answers.
I’m giving €50 to anyone who shows me proof they’re using a genuine Windows, a non-cracked program, etc.
What a pity.
Let him who has never sinned cast the first stone!
COME ON CLOSED
I’m giving €50 to anyone who shows me proof they’re using a genuine Windows, a non-cracked program, etc.
What a pity.
Let him who has never sinned cast the first stone!
COME ON CLOSED
Just to tell you that I don’t care whether you pirate all your software or not, it won’t change my life.
However, one thing is clearly established, no support for pirated versions on this forum.
Thank you for respecting the site's rules.
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However, one thing is clearly established, no support for pirated versions on this forum.
Thank you for respecting the site's rules.
--
Together everything becomes impossible Founding member of the FJH
When you install a pirated or modified version of Windows or other software, it can be easy to make it legal by paying Microsoft. Moreover, a page prompts you to do so in the case of an update. In Microsoft's world, everything is regularized for a fee.
Install XP on an Aspire One, video demo: http://www.aspire-one.fr/showthread.php?tid=20&pid=23#pid23
Hello everyone and Happy New Year!
I’m bringing up the topic again because I just bought an AAO and I'm having a bit of trouble with Linux. I'm not immune to the cute little penguin, but I have a lot of questions...
I bought a Bluetooth USB key, and of course it doesn't work... Do we really have to type code lines like in MS-DOS to install something??? I haven't seen anything about installing peripherals anywhere...
If I install Windows, will I still be able to use the touchpad and all the special keys? Are there any software to recover before diving into the Windows installation???
Can we really do everything with Linux like we can on Windows???
I’m bringing up the topic again because I just bought an AAO and I'm having a bit of trouble with Linux. I'm not immune to the cute little penguin, but I have a lot of questions...
I bought a Bluetooth USB key, and of course it doesn't work... Do we really have to type code lines like in MS-DOS to install something??? I haven't seen anything about installing peripherals anywhere...
If I install Windows, will I still be able to use the touchpad and all the special keys? Are there any software to recover before diving into the Windows installation???
Can we really do everything with Linux like we can on Windows???
There you go, I installed XP and the Wi-Fi works, but it’s really slow, so I need to find a way to lighten it up without deleting important files.
it's not a question of that... but when CCM is closed because we're helping or inspiring piracy... well, don't come crying on your keyboard!!!
I installed Windows XP SP3 Ultimate (a pirated version, but I have the original XP CD, no need to panic), and it runs perfectly; it lags slightly, but I think that's due to its 512 MB of RAM. I have now added 1 GB of RAM (which gives me 1.5 GB of RAM now), and there you go, a nice little PC with Windows because Linux really sucks. I am studying computer science and we work on Linux, even learning to reprogram our own Linux, and really, Linux has nothing to do with Windows. There are 15,000 reasons to keep Windows and get rid of this crap Linux; those who say otherwise are just people who, for some reason, are somewhat jealous of Microsoft. There you go.
PS: Stop with your pirated software, oh my God, everyone downloads; it's the very principle of the internet. And paying 400 euros for Windows or simply paying 10 euros for a 2 GB key to then install a version I downloaded, we quickly choose.
PS: Stop with your pirated software, oh my God, everyone downloads; it's the very principle of the internet. And paying 400 euros for Windows or simply paying 10 euros for a 2 GB key to then install a version I downloaded, we quickly choose.
Install XP LSD?
Come back when you have a real XP!!!!
http://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/sujet 6585 why ccm doesn’t help to pirate software
Come back when you have a real XP!!!!
http://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/sujet 6585 why ccm doesn’t help to pirate software
But I have to admit that some specialized software doesn't really run on it (Wine, the Windows emulator, is very good but it doesn't do everything...)
Then I find Linpus shitty!!!
Hyper restricted, plus the internet connection management programs don't work!
(I should clarify that I also have an Acer Aspire One...)
Anyway, get rid of that!
Linux Ubuntu/Debian forever!!! No kidding!
That said, here is the procedure I am currently following.
1) Create a bootable USB stick (like the old floppy disks)... In Win 98!!!
It seems that the master boot record of 98 was formidable...
HOW?
Use HP USB Disk Storage
First method:
To make a USB stick bootable, you first need to download the following two files:
• The HP tool that allows you to format your USB stick: SP27213.exe
• The files that allow for booting: HPUSBFW_BOOTFILES.zip
• Once the download is finished, proceed as follows:
• Create a folder named: UsbBoot at the root of your hard drive, for example: C:\UsbBoot
• Double-click on SP27213.exe to install the software: HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool
• Unzip the HPUSBFW_BOOTFILES.zip archive into (C:\UsbBoot)
Formatting the USB stick:
• Plug the USB stick into a free USB port on your PC
• Start the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool software
• In the device section, select your USB stick
• In the file system, select FAT
• Check the option Create a DOS startup disk
• Check the option using DOS system file located at: specify the path where the unzipped files are located (C:\UsbBoot).
• Click on start.
• Restart the computer while leaving the USB stick plugged into the USB port.
• Enter the BIOS configuration to set the USB stick as the first boot device in the boot sequence.
• Confirm the changes in the BIOS and restart the computer to test booting from your USB stick.
ok????
So I assume you have booted from your stick now and loaded the entirety of your XP CD onto it...
Plan for a USB stick of at least 1GB then
Next, since you are in DOS...
Do not try to execute setup.exe in DOS mode because
Setup.exe is not intended to be used in MS-DOS for Windows XP
Go to Type cle:\i386\winnt.exe
However, what I don’t know yet is whether XP will recognize the hard drive (IS it SATA?) or if it will reinstall XP on my stick, which it takes for a hard drive...
But I'll let you know...
lol
@+
And good luck!
I have XP installed on my Aspire One!!! This tutorial is awesome!!! Phew, no more Linpus! ;-p
Here it is https://www.cnetfrance.fr
I wanted to know if you experienced the same thing or if the end of the installation was exactly the same as indicated in the tutorial for the Asus Eee PC. Thank you for replying as soon as possible. I think I’m close to the goal and I can't stand Linpus anymore.
Well, actually, you shouldn't follow the first tutorial I wrote but the link I put below.
Besides, since the installation is done on a USB stick, I advise against using a "funky" version of Windows. Prefer an OEM version, it's safer!
In any case, if you boot on Win 98... there’s a problem...
With this, you should be able to do it! I followed the procedure and it works!
https://www.cnetfrance.fr
Another thing, don't rely on the Wi-Fi card of the Aspire One... for now, the drivers or the Wi-Fi card are a real mess... I had to plug in a USB Wi-Fi stick to get online, even with the XP drivers that are easy to find...
On the other hand, I caught a nasty virus but it's not the installation's fault....
So now I'm reinstalling from the USB stick, but I have a missing NTLDR or something like that which is preventing me from reinstalling from the stick. I think it's recognizing my stick as the hard drive now...
The solution? Uh? Reinstall Linux? (Ubuntu goes without saying!!!)
I'm fed up with computers! 10 years of hassle!!! lol
:"1 plug the USB key into the EEEPC (it's silly but it helps :lol: )
2 in the BIOS, set the USB key as the first boot device and as the master disk, and set system Os to install
3 Once started, select 2 "text mode setup" in the menu
4 At this stage, you need to delete the partitions of the EEEPC (be careful not to delete the partition of the USB drive) - then you need to recreate a partition in NTFS
5 Once done, the computer reboots, you need to select 1 "GUI boot" to start the pre-install
6 Once done, reboot again on 1 "GUI Boot" until the end of the Windows XP installation (ESPECIALLY DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB KEY UNTIL THE FINAL INSTALLATION AND RESTART OF WINDOWS XP)
this is where I can't follow after changing the order in the BIOS:
: set system Os to install
3 Once started, select 2 "text mode setup" in the menu. did you have the same steps.
4 At this stage, you need to delete the partitions of the EEEPC (be careful not to delete the partition of the USB drive) - then you need to recreate a partition in NTFS
5 Once done, the computer reboots, you need to select 1 "GUI boot" to start the pre-install
6 Once done, reboot again on 1 "GUI Boot" until the end of the Windows XP installation ".
Did you follow the same steps? I get directly the black screen with c:\>.
Furthermore, if there is no solution for the Wi-Fi, forget it, it is essential for me, I would even prefer to keep Linpus rather than not have Wi-Fi.