I got ahold of a old computer from school, but the OS is locked out "it needs to be connected to the computer network to get anywhere"
It currently has windows 98 on it, but i only have a windows xp disc. it only has 5567MB of space. im considering linux, but i dont know squat about that.
I need this computer for a mod thing im doing, i DO NOT WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY. what do i do?
2007-03-08 12:14:28 · 11 answers · asked by talon_006 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I would just if you absolutly don't want to spend money is just do linux because there is no way that comp can support XP.
2007-03-08 12:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll suggest the same thing most other people have said here: use Ubuntu. http://www.ubuntu.com/
Here's why it's optimal for you:
1) In general, Linux can run on almost any hardware, while you are sure to have performance issues if you try to install Windows XP.
2) You can go for any flavor if Linux you want, but (as most have recommended) Ubuntu is the best choice. It is specially designed for beginning Linux users, which means you won't have to do any advanced or geeky terminal stuff - it'll be all visual, like Windows and OS X.
3) You can get an Ubuntu disc for free shipped right to your house: https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
2007-03-08 12:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by mnk42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to try is the Vectorlinux live CD. Vector is a lighter, faster and more attractive version of Linux than Ubuntu. Vector runs a nice looking desktop interface called XFCE - and Vector uses the XFCE system in a really cool way, with easy-to-see icons. The Ubuntu icons are not easy to read or attractive.
http://www.vectorlinux.com
I use Vector on 3 of my 4 Dells (including a really old Dell).
The other one has PCLinuxOS, a more full-featured version of Linux. PCLinuxOS supports a wider range of hardware than Ubuntu.
http://www.pclinuxos.com
2007-03-08 13:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not planning on spending any money then you need to start reading up on your Linux. What are the specifications of the system you aquired? How do you plan to use the system you build?
2007-03-09 12:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Rick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP will take to much of your Hard drive space
you could upgrade and get a bigger hard drive, but you stated that you were not willing to spend money
seems like linux is you option
get a online linux tutorial
http://www.lowfatlinux.com/
learn about it, then download it
http://www.ubuntu.com/
2007-03-08 12:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by andresmdn44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try UBUNTU or XUBUNTU if the computer has less than 256MB of RAM.
There are lighter versions of LINUX available check the dist site.
2007-03-08 12:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Ubuntu Linux.
http://www.ubuntu.com/
WAY better that anything Windows or Mac can produce, and it's completely free, as well as loads of software you can get for it.
You will need to burn an ISO cd to install it. You can use this program to do that.
http://deepburner.com/?r=download
2007-03-08 12:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by gullwingdoors 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Freespire as an ISO and burn your own Install CD.
Your CD burning software should have an option to "Burn an ISO".
2007-03-08 12:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install Ubuntu in it. The installation is not difficult.
http://www.ubuntu.com/
2007-03-08 12:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by axo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest using fire fox and installing the minimum of applications, that is if fire fox would even be compatible.
2007-03-08 12:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by rob_hallock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋