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Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: July 22, 2007 at 01:44:17 Pacific
OS: ??
CPU/Ram: 1.1Cel / 512MB
Product: Custom.
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Hi, I have been wanting to use Linux for a fair while now but never had a second PC good enough to do the job (Dont want to use my main rig). Finally I've got one that should run OK but I'm not 100% sure which distro I should use.

So far I have only used Knoppix and Damn Small Linux live CDs and both are fine. I think I might just go Ubuntu, but I really have no clue.

The PC I'll run it on will have these Spec's:
1.1Ghz Coppermine Celeron
512MB PC133
8Mb i740 AGP graphics card (old, I know)
80Gb WD 7200RPM HDD
ISA Soundblaster 16 (Works fine in Knoppix)

It will be mostly used for MP3's, internet, web radio etc. It would be nice to have a good looking GUI too. Thanks for any suggestions.

Mattwizz3 :

Vista Home Basic
2.2GHz Sempron
1GB DDR400
GeForce 6800Ultra



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Name: Walter Mitty
Date: July 22, 2007 at 03:27:50 Pacific
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At this moment having tried various Distro's have come down to PuppyLinux and PCLinuxOS, the second being easier for a Windows Migrator, and would run fine on your specs.....


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Response Number 2
Name: Dave The Snakes
Date: July 22, 2007 at 05:17:04 Pacific
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Ubuntu using too much memory Id recommend Mandriva its a dead easy install and reliable


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Response Number 3
Name: Sabertooth
Date: July 22, 2007 at 07:51:25 Pacific
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Response Number 4
Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: July 22, 2007 at 17:50:36 Pacific
Reply:

OK, I Like MEPIS, PCLinux and Mandriva. I think I would also prefer KDE... But now I gotta make my decision. Thanks alot for your suggestions guys.

Mattwizz3 :

Vista Home Basic
2.2GHz Sempron
1GB DDR400
GeForce 6800Ultra


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Response Number 5
Name: clive_pearce
Date: July 23, 2007 at 13:13:09 Pacific
Reply:

I suggest you try this http://wubi-installer.org/

Basically, you install ubuntu through windows. Ubuntu will appear in the windows boot ini file.

It means you can uninstall ubuntu from windows if you want to.

Before posting try google. Backup. Use anti virus software.


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Response Number 6
Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3)
Date: July 24, 2007 at 00:27:07 Pacific
Reply:

Awesome! Makes it much easier as a start! Thanks.

Mattwizz3 :

Vista Home Basic
2.2GHz Sempron
1GB DDR400
GeForce 6800Ultra


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Response Number 7
Name: jam
Date: August 2, 2007 at 19:37:51 Pacific
Reply:

Coming from Windows, I suggest either SimplyMEPIS or PCLinuxOS.

Another possibilty is SAM Linux (based on PCLOS) or you might wanna have a look at DreamLinux:

http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/englis...

EDIT: didn't realize that this is an old post...lol


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Response Number 8
Name: zero244
Date: August 24, 2007 at 09:24:53 Pacific
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I would recommend Ubuntu Feisty. I am running Feisty on a machine with similar specs with Beryl and it runs fine.
Ubuntu looks kind of ugly when you first install it but it can be easily made top notch in the looks department.
Its very easy to install and has one of the best support forums around.
You cant go wrong with Ubuntu.


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