How do i start using Linux on my computer?

spanglehelm · 04-11-2004, 05:25 AM

Hi,

How would i start installing Linux on my home PC?

120Mhz i386 processor,
32 MB of Ram,
1.2 GB Hard Drive,
4 MB Graphics Card,
3.5" Floppy Drive,
12 spd CD-ROM.

What version would you reccommend installing? Point me to a web page if possible please.

Thanks.

XavierP · 04-11-2004, 05:38 AM

For a distro, may I suggest:
LQ Reviews
Distrowatch
Linuxiso
and the ever reliable LQ Search

By searching, you will also find how to go about installing Linux, both on it's own and as part of a dual-boot.

Welcome to LQ

pradu · 04-11-2004, 05:41 AM

oh boy .i think you can only install linux in text mode.
if like experimenting try rh9 with minimal installtion.

beejayzed · 04-11-2004, 05:51 AM

Naah, I think Vector linux is the ticket. It is a more newbie friendly version of Slackware and is said to run on older PCs.
www.vectorlinux.com

Mahony · 04-11-2004, 06:58 AM

College Linux

revenge80200 · 04-11-2004, 03:46 PM

....this may be a little late, though, I am new to Linux and I have found Mandrake 9.2 to be very user friendly and easy to find apps. for.

Give it a spin though, you may like it.
Revenge.

beejayzed · 04-11-2004, 04:41 PM

Yeah, but it's an old PC.

farmall · 04-12-2004, 12:10 PM

Hardware that old will be even more painfully limited with Linux than with Windows, though in text mode or as a firewall it would be OK.
I'd at least try to find a discarded PC to scrounge some bigger SIMMs and a faster processor. Some of the old Socket 7 boards will take AMD K-6 400 and up procs too. Google for info on yours.
I'd try a basic Debian install, and Vector sounds pretty cool too. I'll download the live CD .iso and check it out.