Linux - DistributionsThis forum is for Distribution specific questions.
Red Hat, Slackware, Debian, Novell, LFS, Mandriva, Ubuntu, Fedora - the list goes on and on...
Note: An (*) indicates there is no official participation from that distribution here at LQ.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
I am wanting to have linux installed on my old Dell Dimension 2400. I have successfully installed Debian Etch, but it is outdated.
So I have tried Ubuntu, but it wouldn't install because the generic intel drivers won't work.
I tried Debian Lenny, but X won't start.
Now I am trying Solaris, but Broadcom won't release any solaris drivers for my NIC.
What is a good distro that is known for having good drivers? I don't know what is wrong. Bad luck I guess. Is my hardware just so rare that there are no drivers for it? Any ideas that will help me out with Debian or Ubuntu?
Dell Dimension 2400
Pentium 4 (don't know clock speed)
Intel 82845G Integrated Graphics (also have NV GeForce 5500, but extra config is needed for it)
768 MB ram
Broadcom 4401 Ethernet NIC
Just an idea:
Try the alternative install disk for Ubuntu and install via text (graphics need not be working when installing). Once the system is installed, the text console will work. Then find the necessary tweaks/updates to enable video. I would recommend the Nvidia hardware - it will yield better results.
I have tried the alt disk for ubuntu. It has been awhile since I tried, but I remember it kept giving me this weird error and I could never get past it. I burned again and checked md5 and same thing.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.