New to Linux - Need some help

[TooManyPCs]

I have previously only every used Live CD versions of Linux. When I say used, I really mean having a quick tinker.

Problem 1, the other day I went install Debian 5.02 on my system and it refused. I am running a RAID0. Googled this problem but could find no solution. Is it possible to install linux on RAID0 (fakeRAID - ICH10R)?

Problem 2, I tried running Debian 5.02 (amd64) on Windows 7 Virtual PC. Again refused to install, claiming I required a i686 version of Debian.

Also tried Ubuntu 64-bit, with the same results.

I tried to install Ubuntu 32-bit as a virtual PC, but got the i686 error.

Am I trying to install the wrong versions? Which version do I need?

I'm running an Intel i7 CPU with 12GB RAM. I have 2x SSDs in RAID0.

 

[TooManyPCs]

Thanks for the reply BigglesPiP.

I tried to install the 32-bit version of Ubuntu on the Windows 7 version of Virtual PC, AKA 'Windows Vitrtual PC'. Although to be fair, this is still a release candidate.

I use the RAID0 for it speed. I was just hoping that a linux install would be possible on a RAID0. It would save breaking the array, which already has Vista and Win 7 on it.

 

[TooManyPCs]

Back to the Live CDs for me then. Mabye Live USBs.