My friend just got a new pc so they gave us our old one for our 3 yo daughter to go and play internet games. This system is completely wiped out with nothing on it, including an operating system.
-I don't know much about computers but I know there are operating systems that are free that exist. I would like to install one of these free o/s's on the computer. It has a cd-rom drive.
-I have a laptop and desktop besides this so i would be able to download and burn any cd's to install it. I will need help "booting" it on the clean pc.
Help, may I have a link to a free o/s website (preferably Linux), directions on how to make the cd/dvd, what to do to boot that cd/dvd on the clean new pc.
Thanks so much =] !
2007-03-15 15:49:27 · 8 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I just ordered an UBUNTU disk to be shipped. 6-10 weeks and ill repost with help on what to do after i pop it into the computer. =] Thanks.
She will be using internet browser for web-based games.
2007-03-15 16:08:48 · update #1
this site really dumbs it down for us idiots.
http://www.linuxvirgins.com/
to heck with rowan. the only way you are going to learn is to roll up your sleeves and get busy. I plan on learning it too when i ever find the time.
2007-03-15 15:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux is fab (and free) but to be honest with you, if you need help finding it on the net (took me under 5 seconds with google), then you ARE going to find installing it a challenge.
you will need to download it, burn a CD to make it bootable and install from there.
It isn't difficult but if you are wanting to be able to use everyday programs, than I strongly suggest you use an old copy of 98 XP or whatever else the Pc is cable of running.
OR ask a local geek to help you out installing linux - and then also helping you find some programs suitable for a 3 year old.
Frankly a 3 year old an a PC sounds a bit optimisitic even if she is EXTREMELY bright. - I am not sure how many educational programs are avaiable for Linux, might be worth thinking about before installing it.
Mark
2007-03-15 15:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly suggest trying Ubuntu for your situation. It will have some learning curve keep in mind, but a lot of Windows users can generally work with it okay. Ubuntu provides free CD's through a program known as Ship It. Currently they are only providing CD's of the older version. However, this is a long term support version, so you needn't worry.
Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/
ShipIt: http://www.ubuntu.com/
2007-03-15 15:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by MeMeMeMeMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i have gotta flow with J P in this one. Linux is a free operating equipment, no longer the most sensible or sport-well suited, yet because it is going to develop into more advantageous conventional, more advantageous applications are being designed for Linux compatibility. in my opinion, I definitely have XP, yet I definitely have some associates that are very pleased with Linux
2016-11-25 23:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know much about computers, Linux is probably not for you. I would just grab a copy of Windows XP while it's still available.
2007-03-15 15:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by rowancompsciguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the world of UBUNTU. Also post your questions at the UBUNTU and Linux forums.
Here are some useful links:
2007-03-16 05:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are many How-to's: http://www.linux.org/docs/beginner/install.html
Here is where you can get any type of free linux you want: http://distrowatch.com/
2007-03-15 15:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by super_deformed_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.knoppix.com/
or
Damn Small Linux
http://www.openaddict.com/review_of_dsl_3_2.html
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/
2007-03-15 15:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by up.tobat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋