Don't know which to use please help

richlatino2002 · 01-03-2004, 10:18 PM

Hi, I am new to this linux forum.

My computer is a PII 350Mhz Compaq DeskPro with 128MB of ram, I have windows ME on it currently, but want to know which is the best linux os to get. I see there are different types but am not sure which one to choose? And how would I go about putting the linux os on my computer? Please if anyone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thank you.

speter · 01-03-2004, 10:23 PM

This is one of the most frequently asked questions, and there is no right answer.

I would suggest you get ahold of the boxed version of Mandrake or SuSE, since they both come with printed manuals for installation.

Steve

richlatino2002 · 01-03-2004, 10:36 PM

Thank you steve. Reason I'm asking is because I am looking at this website http://www.distrowatch.com/

someone told me I can get it for free the linux os but at that website, but I don't know how you download it. Any answers to that also. I'm thinking of going with the mandrake.

Whitehat · 01-03-2004, 11:36 PM

Hello and Welcome

You want to download the ISO images and create CD's from the ISO's.

Try www.linuxiso.org

I also like to go to http://www.edmunds-enterprises.com/linux/ and order CD's for like $6.00.

Peace,
Whitehat