My system crashed when changing CD in Fedora Core 1 install. I had to run it in text mode after and then it worked.

I also have 192MB RAM so I meet the requirements.

Any ideas?

Did the CD media pass mediacheck?

I always suggest text install as you can usually see more options (but not as much info as was in their older installs) which helped me to learn what the new "stuff" was, coming over from Microsoft.

If you succeeded in your install, go ahead and start enjoying.

# Red Hat & Fedora links
FedoraNEWS.ORG
The Fedora HOWTO explains the different software managers.
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm
ATrpms - installation instructions
Fedora Core 1 Tips and Tricks
Fedora Core 2 Tips and Tricks
Fedora Core 3 Tips and Tricks
apt, yum, and up2date repository settings (configuration files) for Fedora Core 3
# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

They passed all checks.

I had that problem once, but it was the hard drive (and a mkfs bug).

I had to zero out the drive as the mkfs at the time would be confused by the remanants of some Microsoft filesystem.

I thought that had been fixed, but if you have an unsuccessful install (I am under the impression that you succeeded with the text install) you might try this first.

Boot with a Linux Live CD such as Knoppix, and zero out the drive (one drive, partition as desired, install Windows, then Linux).

Assuming a drive containing Windows (/dev/hda) and second drive for Linux (/dev/hdb), as root, zero drive:

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hdb bs=512

After that finishes, install Linux to the partitions you made on /dev/hdb.

Preparing to install Linux:
# Choosing a Linux Distribution:
Will your hardware work?
Do you have good RAM? Memtest86 - A Stand-alone Memory Diagnostic
A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Linux Distribution
Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
LWN distro list
elinux Linux Distributions
# Freeware tools for partitioning/resizing hard drive partitions:
Any Linux Live CD usually have fdisk, cfdisk and other tools available
Ranish Partition Manager
# Understanding Linux Filesystem layout:
Directory Navigation Help File
Filesystems, Directories, and Devices Help File
Proper Filesystem Layout
Advanced filesystem implementor's guide (requires registration)

Do I buy a boxed source, download off the internet or buy some cheap CDs?
It's your choice! If you download, I suggest that you check the md5sums on the Linux ISO Images and make sure you know how to burn ISOs in Windows to install Linux
# Cheap CDs
Discount Linux CDs
Linux Central
Cheapbytes
TuxCDs
ComputerHelperGuy
CheapISO
Os Heaven

Thanks for the help