Cannot successfully install Kubuntu, Xubuntu or Fedora... Intel i810 help needed!
 

Hi
I recently decided to drag an old PC out of the loft with the idea of running Linux on it for the first time. I replaced the hard drive with an 80GB one and proceeded to attempt to install (tech specs here http://support.thetechguys.com/layou...-eebdba331381})

I attempted to run the Live CD of Kubuntu, as my PC only has 256MB of RAM and the motherboard wil lnot recognise any more. However, I was presented with a blank screen with no GUI. I then downloaded the alternate install CD and successfully went through the installation. However, after booting the screen went blank and I had to Ctrl+Alt+F2 to get to the command line. From looking on the internet I found that this was due to the i810 Intel graphics chip. Despite following various guides I could not install the drivers and drew a blank. Attempts to install Xubuntu, Fedora and various other old distros of these three failed in a similar vain. One of two things would be good:

1) To get Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Fedora working on my current setup
2) To be recommended a new graphics card that will be compatible

I've been struggling for a few months now and I am desperate for help. I really want to give Linux a go but may have to fall back on Windows 2000. Any help would be lovely

Thanks guys!

Youŕe internal memory is 128 MB
To run Kubuntu or Fedora that is very low .
I suggest that at a minimum you need 256 MB or 512 MB
A small linux version will run with 128 MB , but still if you like to use a GUI if that is possible I do not think so

As in my first post I've upgraded to 256MB RAM, which is the recommended for Fedora. Any suggestions as to a distro that will work with Intel i810? Thanks!