What to start with?

FuLL-On-Newbie · 03-27-2003, 12:53 AM

I need some info to print and read, the things i want to read is with distro to use and where to start when you just installed linux, and what to do to upgrade your linux sytem and install programs, i need lots of information because the errors will keep scoming in soon and what the source codes are.

TigerOC · 03-27-2003, 01:20 AM

Generally RedHat or Mandrake are the distros recommended for newbies. They install fairly simply. If you are used to M$ then you should approach this as new concept because the systems are very different .

FuLL-On-Newbie · 03-27-2003, 01:45 AM

what do you think the requirement of a computer is needed because i want to buy a old comeputer and start building up on linux, i want a old computer because my dad doesnt let me install it because his a windows freak who doesnt know whats linux for.

acid_kewpie · 03-27-2003, 02:17 AM

try to hit above say, 4oomhz, but don't expect anything that flashy. avoid using KDE or Gnome on a slow machine and you'll be fine.

FuLL-On-Newbie · 03-27-2003, 03:05 AM

Which OSes in Linux dont have KDE or Gnome?
400 mhz is fine but the other equipment, how much gb you think ill need? i prefer about 3ghz what do you think? with al that ill figure out the other stuff.
BTW dont you need to install XP to install linux?

slakmagik · 03-27-2003, 03:10 AM

None of them do, if you don't choose to install them. Some Linux systems install off a floppy and some people have to buy three hard drives because the other two 80 gig drives are full.

Install XP to install Linux?! Noo. You can have a bare hard drive or DOS or Windows or whatever. You can install from floppies, the net, CDs, hard drives - whatever.

Basically, every variable is covered and you can do whatever you want. Except run on a 286.

FuLL-On-Newbie · 03-27-2003, 04:02 AM

Thanks for your help digiot, should i buy those really old computers but with 300 mhz and with lots of room? you think they can put on up for $160 at the computer market, if you dont find me online you can find me on msn messenger erks90@hotmail.com

acid_kewpie · 03-27-2003, 05:04 AM

should be ok, just remember that it is an old machine.