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rellim 03-19-2008 10:47 PM
Not Enough Ram to install Fedora core 7...
 
I'm very new to Linux, and just received a copy of Fedora Core 7. I had Win XP and wanted to Install Fedora, I didn't want to dual boot so I formatted the HD. Now when I attempt to install Fedora, I get the message that there is not enough ram to install fedora. I know there is plenty of RAM, Why would I get this message?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Mike

P.S. Sorry if this has been answered before, but I couldn't find an answer.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} 03-19-2008 10:53 PM
What is the specs of your machine?

rellim 03-19-2008 11:00 PM
Specs
 
733 MHZ
HD 15.3GB
64MB PC133 Sys RAM

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} 03-19-2008 11:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rellim (Post 3094566)
64MB PC133 Sys RAM
That's not enough ram for a graphical install of fedora!

rellim 03-19-2008 11:04 PM
Oh...Thanks RAM needed?
 
How much RAM is needed?

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} 03-19-2008 11:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rellim (Post 3094570)
How much RAM is needed?
At least 192mb for a graphical install. You might get away with 64mb (ideally you should use 128mb) for a text only install.

I think you would be better off choosing a lighter GNU/Linux distro to use on a machine with those specs. Something like Puppy Linux or Damn Small Linux etc. For a comprehensive list and overview use this site: http://distrowatch.com/


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