Finding compatible Linux

From: Ken Knecht (kenkknot_at_deruknot.com)
Date: 06/16/05 

Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:23:10 GMT

How do I find a version of Linux that will run on my machine (Compaq
Presario 5000T desktop). I made the mistake of purchasing Xandros v2 some
time ago but according to its web site it will only install on one Compaq
model, not mine. Yeah, I know, I should have checked first.

I tried Google but haven't had any luck. The several distribution sites I
looked at either don't have hardware compatibility lists or I couldn't
find them

Is there a reasonably up-to-date master list somewhere of distributions
and the systems they will run on?

I have an old Knoppix CD and it runs, but the little bit of doc I have
makes installing it on a blank partition on my HD while retaining my XP
installation on other partitions look quite difficult.

TIA 

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