Linux lite

CaptNoize · 10-07-2015, 06:06 PM

Hello to the Linux community..! I'm hoping someone can answer a question for me. I have an Old Dell Dimension L1000R...it's in mint condition hardware wise. It's running a Pentium III,1Ghz processor,512 RAM maxed out.It's been running Windows XP for several yrs, but that's gotta go(never liked Windows) Anyway, I've been trying to install Linux Lite from a boot-able DVD disc.
After I start the computer,and it begins to boot,I see the Main Page for Linux Lite...then it goes to Linux Lite with four dots loading...then the screen goes white.The prompt then says "Unable To Find A Medium Containing a live file"...enter help...after I enter help...I get alot of command prompts.Nothing works.
I'm not a computer code guy,,,don't understand too much code. What should I do next.
BTW...I tried to install Legacy 2.1 LTS.
All it says is "Could not find Kernel Image: Linux
Discs are boot-able, with all files on them.Help...!

yancek · 10-07-2015, 07:16 PM

Did you do an md5 checksum on the iso of Linux Lite you downloaded before burning it to the DVD?
Did you select the option to burn as an image rather than copy to the DVD?
Do you have another computer available on which to try the DVD to see if it boots to eliminate that as a problem?

rokytnji · 10-07-2015, 07:17 PM

Has md5sum of downloaded isos of Linux lite been done?
Was burns done at slowest possible burner speed on good cd/dvd disks (new)?

Your gear sounds underpowered a bit for Linux Lite in my opinion.

Code:

$ inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: harry-Latitude-XT2 Kernel: 4.2.0-linuxlite i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.8.4)
           Desktop: Xfce 4.11.8 (Gtk 2.24.23) Distro: Ubuntu 14.04 trusty
Machine:   System: Dell product: Latitude XT2
           Mobo: Dell model: 0HJ48R Bios: Dell v: A01 date: 05/07/2009
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core2 Duo U9600 (-MCP-) cache: 3072 KB
           flags: (lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 6379
           clock speeds: max: 1601 MHz 1: 1200 MHz 2: 1200 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 4 Series Integrated Graphics Controller
           bus-ID: 00:02.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.15.1 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: 1280x800@60.1hz
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Mobile Intel GM45 Express x86/MMX/SSE2
           GLX Version: 2.1 Mesa 10.1.3 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card Intel 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.2.0-linuxlite
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
           driver: e1000e v: 3.2.5-k port: efe0 bus-ID: 00:19.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel WiFi Link 5100 driver: iwlwifi bus-ID: 0c:00.0
           IF: wlan0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 180.0GB (30.3 used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: D2CSTK181M11 size: 180.0GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 8.6G used: 5.3G (65%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
           ID-2: /home size: 157G used: 46G (31%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 50.0C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 179 Uptime: 1:48 Memory: 648.8/5004.5MB
           Init: Upstart runlevel: 2 Gcc sys: 4.8.4
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.111) inxi: 2.2.28

Below is my ram usage with a Browser open (Firefox) replying to your post.

Code:

648.8/5004.5MB

My pentium 3 IBM T23 laptop presently looks like this > I added a 512MB to bump that P3 to 1 gig of ram.

It makes a difference. So I recommend if you decide to Linux-Lite. At least bump the ram up from 512MB. If not. My screenshot is me running This

Just realize. The internet is out stripping Pentium 3 and you will have to learn some command line skills to overcome that limitation, In my Humble Opinion.

Happy Trailz, Rok

Edit: Yanek beat me to it

CaptNoize · 10-07-2015, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yancek

Did you do an md5 checksum on the iso of Linux Lite you downloaded before burning it to the DVD?
Did you select the option to burn as an image rather than copy to the DVD?
Do you have another computer available on which to try the DVD to see if it boots to eliminate that as a problem?

Didn't do md5 checksum,but ISOpro program that makes sure ISO files where downloaded and burned correctly. Burned as Image. I have another computer with a Pentium IV 1.8 GHz and 2 gig of ram to check it. Will try that tomorrow.Thanks ..!
Would you think Legacy would be a better fit for this older machine...? As far as me learning command line skills,..you're speaking Klingon... I'm clueless....

CaptNoize · 10-08-2015, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rokytnji

Has md5sum of downloaded isos of Linux lite been done?
Was burns done at slowest possible burner speed on good cd/dvd disks (new)?

Your gear sounds underpowered a bit for Linux Lite in my opinion.

Code:

$ inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: harry-Latitude-XT2 Kernel: 4.2.0-linuxlite i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.8.4)
           Desktop: Xfce 4.11.8 (Gtk 2.24.23) Distro: Ubuntu 14.04 trusty
Machine:   System: Dell product: Latitude XT2
           Mobo: Dell model: 0HJ48R Bios: Dell v: A01 date: 05/07/2009
CPU:       Dual core Intel Core2 Duo U9600 (-MCP-) cache: 3072 KB
           flags: (lm nx pae sse sse2 sse3 sse4_1 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 6379
           clock speeds: max: 1601 MHz 1: 1200 MHz 2: 1200 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 4 Series Integrated Graphics Controller
           bus-ID: 00:02.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.15.1 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: 1280x800@60.1hz
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Mobile Intel GM45 Express x86/MMX/SSE2
           GLX Version: 2.1 Mesa 10.1.3 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card Intel 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.2.0-linuxlite
Network:   Card-1: Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
           driver: e1000e v: 3.2.5-k port: efe0 bus-ID: 00:19.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Intel WiFi Link 5100 driver: iwlwifi bus-ID: 0c:00.0
           IF: wlan0 state: up mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 180.0GB (30.3 used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: D2CSTK181M11 size: 180.0GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 8.6G used: 5.3G (65%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
           ID-2: /home size: 157G used: 46G (31%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
RAID:      No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 50.0C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 179 Uptime: 1:48 Memory: 648.8/5004.5MB
           Init: Upstart runlevel: 2 Gcc sys: 4.8.4
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.111) inxi: 2.2.28

Below is my ram usage with a Browser open (Firefox) replying to your post.

Code:

648.8/5004.5MB

My pentium 3 IBM T23 laptop presently looks like this > I added a 512MB to bump that P3 to 1 gig of ram.

It makes a difference. So I recommend if you decide to Linux-Lite. At least bump the ram up from 512MB. If not. My screenshot is me running This

Just realize. The internet is out stripping Pentium 3 and you will have to learn some command line skills to overcome that limitation, In my Humble Opinion.

Happy Trailz, Rok

Edit: Yanek beat me to it

Checked the discs with md5sum check...both files were corrupted; redownloaded file and it installed. Do you think Linux Legacy would be a better choice...?

yancek · 10-08-2015, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Do you think Linux Legacy would be a better choice...?

Do you mean Grub Legacy rather than Grub2. No, best to use what comes with the system especially if you are new to the whole thing.

CaptNoize · 10-08-2015, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yancek

Do you mean Grub Legacy rather than Grub2. No, best to use what comes with the system especially if you are new to the whole thing.

No,...I think it's puppy Linux,...it was designed for older machines with pentium 3 & 4's...with limited RAM....

rokytnji · 10-09-2015, 07:45 AM

Having tested legacy myself.

If you prefer running that.

Make sure first you have land line Ethernet access as wifi support in Legacy OS can be a bit of work to get going.

DavidMcCann · 10-09-2015, 12:03 PM

Pentium III and 512 MB is given as the minimum specification for Linux Lite, so it would run but perhaps slowly. For that computer, I think AntiX is the best bet, as the minimum requirements are Pentium II and 128 MB.

Puppy is not intended for very small computers, but as a portable system. Since it runs from RAM, it needs at least 512 MB.

CaptNoize · 10-09-2015, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the input...! I will consider it.