[SOLVED] Can't install CentOS or Ubuntu? I'm stumped

[Arkitech]

Not sure what's going on but I can't seem to get Linux to install on an old machine I have. I tried using the CentOS live cd but the pc would lockup as soon as the logon screen appeared. I next tried running Ubuntu from the CD as well as installing it and it freezes after a point as well.

I've tried taking out my secondary hard drive and disabling my secondary dvd drive (bios) as well. I've also played around with enabling and disabling usb support in bios, but so far nothing is working. Not sure what to try next, so I thought I would toss it out here in the event someone might know what the problem might be.


cpu: Intel Celeron 2.5ghz (yeah I know, this box is ancient)
mobo: Dell 0wf887 (I'm sure the board is an intel but sisoft sandra lists it as a dell)
bios: dell a01 1/03/2006
memory: 512mb ddr
video: intel intergrated graphics controller

thanks for any advice on how I should proceed

[daark.child]

Have you tried using installers that are not based on the live versions? Try installing from the Ubuntu alternate install cd or the CentOS cd/dvd set and see if you have better luck.

[Arkitech]

Well I finally got CentOS installed, I downloaded a copy of GParted and removed the old NTFS partition. I then installed the full CentOS version (intstead of live CD). I'm not sure which action did the trick but I'm just really happy to have the OS finally installed. Thanks for the suggestions..