Have an old pentium (2 or 3?) with 256 meg RAM and Windows XP home edition. I want to use this computer for experimentation of installing Linux OS on it. 2 partitions that exists, the largest is used for Windowz (! obviously). I want the floppy to contain the partitioning program as well. My plan is to format my C: drive (? not sure if Linux recognizes my peripherals and has drivers for them?). Am I on the right path? I am depending on finding the required drivers on the net while installing Linux. Have highspeed internet.
2007-09-03 07:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by bamygol 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
try bootdisk.com ...
2007-09-03 07:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Linux distributions usually come with their own partitioning program, so you don't need a seperate program for that, unless you prefer one for a special reason.
2. If you want what is called a "MS-DOS boot floppy", then insert the floppy, go to "My Computer", right-click the floppy drive, select "Format", and in the dialog box, check "Make System disk" or something similar (it's been a while). The floppy will be formatted, and have the files needed to boot from it. You can then put your program on it.
3. Linux should be able to recognize your hardware. You will most likely not be able to use any Winmodems, and you MAY run into problems with your wireless card. If you are unsure of how it will work, run a LiveCD session first, to see how everything works.
2007-09-03 07:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need boot disks anymore with any of the versions of Linux. If you go get Fedora Core 7 I think personally it is the easiest to work with and is very easy to install, and you can just boot off the CD-ROM.
2007-09-03 07:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋