New User Help!!

[kremington]

Hi, I am new to Linux and would like to install Xubuntu on an older PC I have. Right now it is running Windows XP. There are some questions I have about installing it. 1. How do I totally get rid of Windows XP and replace it with Xubuntu? 2. I am using a USB Wi-Fi adapter and am not sure if it would work on Linux. I also can't find the CD with the wireless utility. Is there a wireless utility on Xubuntu that would work?

amazon. com/gp/product/B0009JR3SE/ref=oss_product

That is the wireless adapter I am using. I saw in the comments someone said it worked with their Linux setup. Is there a way I can try out Xubuntu to test if it works before totally replacing it? Thats my only real issue with installing it. I need to know for sure that I will be able to have internet connection before getting rid of XP.

drivers.softpedia. com/get/NETWORK-CARD/OTHER-NETWORK-CARDS/IOGear-WiFi-54g-USB-Adapter-GWU523-Driver-10.shtml

That is the driver I found.

Anyway, I just need to know how to test Xubuntu with the wireless settings, and if it works I need to know how to format my hard drive and replace it with Xubuntu. Thanks

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

You can check Hardware support using LiveCD of Xubuntu.

I would suggest you not to remove Windows OS for a few days/months. You should get familier with Linux first. You can delete Windows OS anytime.

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

At the very least make sure you have a good backup of your current windows system before obliterating it.

Most hardware works under Linux but there are exceptions.