Re: Newbie 2B
From: Robert Coates (nospamrobert3302_at_freecomcast.net)
Date: 09/18/05
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:10:59 -0500
"Edward Haddock" <haddocke001@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Robert Coates wrote:
> > I have an old Packard Bell PC with an AMD K6 333mH processor and an 8 Gb
HDD
> > running Windows ME which has deteriorated to near unusability (cannot
view
> > video clips at all, frequent blue screens, etc.). A new machine is a
> > financial impossibility right now. I like the idea of Linux and am
excited
> > about giving it a go. My plan is to get a second HDD for the machine I
have
> > and loading the Linux on that, and keeping the WinME on the C: drive for
at
> > least the interim as the drive I have is over half full now.
> >
> > My Question: I have a new, never-used boxed set of Red Hat Linux 5.2
that I
> > bought several years ago when I first thought of this (I don't like to
rush
> > into things). Would it make sense to load the 5.2 and upgrade it after,
or
> > would I be better off downloading a current version of Fedora? Or
should I
> > buy a new boxed set, since I am new at this. I am fairly computer
savvy. I
> > work as a Help Analyst for a bank supporting their PC products, but all
my
> > experience is in MS. I have researched Linux quite a bit on the web,
and I
> > think I can do this. Your advice is much appreciated.
> >
> >
> Aloha,
> The big thing you need to be concerned with at this point is will it
> run on that hardware well enough for you to be happy. The Fedora 4
> Unleashed, the one I use, states minimums for it are: Pentium 200MHz,
> 620MB HDD and 64MB of Ram. That is for a text install though and minimal
> install of components. I would recommend doing research on which Distros
> run well on your system. Distro Watchis o ne website that might help. I
> can't remember the URL though. Also, might I suggest checking out
> linuxforums.org. Post your question over there after you register. They
> seem knowledgable and may be able to help. Hope that helped.
> Mahalo.
> Edward
Thanks for the advice. I've pretty much given up on the 5.2 idea. I have
upgraded the PC to 128mb memory, and I was thinking of 40-80 gb on the new
hard drive, so I think I'll be ok. I will check out those sites you
recommended.
I am also considering putting out for a new barebones PC with an up-to-date
processor and motherboard, adding peripherals I like and getting a new Linux
package on CD--something easy to install like Linspire.
More research. This is an adventure.
Peace.
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