My old computer is slow, very slow. It's a costum built computer (made by CompUSA) designed for Windows 95. However when I bought it, it had Windows 98 installed on it. It has a:
4Mhz Intel Celeron Processor.
48MB memory (I may have installed more memory on it)
4.3 GB harddrive
56k Modem
Well I want to delete everything from the computer and install Linux. However because the computer is so old and slow I have no Idea how to connect it to the internet.
Should I install Linux on my old computer? If yes can I download the software onto my current computer, burn it to a disc and then install it on the Windows (blank CD or a DVD)?
If I shouldn't install Linux how do I delete all the data on my old computer without getting rid of windows 98? I want to clear everything from the computer except for the applications that originally came with it.
Where should I start? Is there a guid that I could follow?
Email me for more info: cirkovicv09@yahoo.com
Serious Answers Only Please
2006-08-08 05:22:09 · 3 answers · asked by Magic Fan 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
@ asen your right it's a 400Mhz Celeron Processor
2006-08-08 06:00:57 · update #1
@ viet_imagery how do you think I'm on yahoo? I already have a new computer I just wanna install linux on my old one and have no idea hwere to begin...
2006-08-08 06:53:24 · update #2
@ pyxx15 if I should install linux then I want everything earased but if you wouldn't recommend linux for some reason then I just want all the data from my PC deleted (except for the original applications) however I don't know where to begin...
2006-08-08 08:11:20 · update #3
First do you want to keep the original operating system on the old machine? if so you will need to re-partition the drive for a dual boot system. I used Disk partition 8.0 for this, since it will allow you to create a bootable non-windows partition.
Next locate a cd or download a linux cd image file (I used Mandrake) on your new machine and burn a disk with it.
Finally load that onto the second partion. If you do wipe the original operating system then you just load linux just as you would any operating system.
2006-08-08 08:01:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many possibilities possible
> most seriously, consider recycle bin
there was never any 4 mhz celeron
> why's u so miserly ???
best use ole monitor, ole keyboard, mouse n all and get an ole cpu only, say somethin like 500 mhz pentium 3
can use ole hard drive even and run windows 98 comfortable, maybe use the modem too .. from some neighbourhood repair shop or aquaintance
lottsa p3's junked around
maybe someone should be too happy if u go collect it from them ... 4 free !
try local classifieds ...
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1. Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup
click all options
temporary internet files, downloaded programme files, recycle bin, temporary files ..
press ok
are you sure u want to delete files
yes
tell me how much space u've freed up
no worry, u can continue 2 use win 98
will guide ya !
2006-08-08 12:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest buy a new one @ tigerdirect.com
2006-08-08 13:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Luckii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋