Posted by Molybdenum on March 15, 2008, at 18:12:58
In reply to Re: Someone in the house doenst like me on PB, posted by your#1fan on March 14, 2008, at 12:55:16
OK,
So I imagine the laptop runs Windows? I suggest you get a Linux distribution (RedHat is good) & install it also. During the install you should be able to repartition the hard drive without losing the Windows - just shrinking the Windows partition a bit. She'll never notice the space reduction. The Linux installer will ask if you want to wipe windows (say no) then it will ask if you want dual-boot (say yes) but make it only boot to the Linux partition from a floppy.
Now, sounds like you might need a friend to help you do this but what you will achieve is that :
a) you'll have your own secure area on the laptop she'll never know about.
b) the only way to boot into your Linux partition is via a floppy disk (make copies) & hide them. So even if she suspects you're using the laptop for "whatever" she'll find no evidence under windows.This will work well so long as someone sets it up properly.
And oh yeah - move the f*ck out ASAP.
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