Need help picking distribution.

[GOTM]

Hello everyone. I want to install Linux on my fathers PC because it's incredibly bad and is now running Windows XP. It runs so slow and if it was me using it, I would have already thrown it out the window. All he uses it for is pretty much internet browsing, e-mail, some basic office applications, AIM, etc.

I tried installing Ubuntu 6.06 on it before, but during the installation process from the CD, it froze. I think his CD drive is to slow to install from a CD, or at least this distribution of Linux it was. I had this same problem on one of my friends older computers as well.

Here is his specs, so maybe this will help you guys recommend one for him:

Gateway
Intel Pentium III Processor
497 MHZ
192 MB RAM

HDD : ST320410A
Video : RAGE 128 VR AGP
CD Drive : TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-6602B
Standard Floppy Disk Drive

IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers:
- Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
- Primary and Secondary IDE Channels

Network Card : 3Com 3C918 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller (3C905B-TX Compatible)

Please if any of you could recommend a distribution and an install process it would be extremely helpful. Thanks!

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

Take a look at the link in my signature for lots of information on getting started with Linux, and picking that first distro.

Have fun with Linux!

oz

[Digit]

heh, just set him up with a dsl cd to give him an idea of what's possible. XD

coming from windows only, those with even half a clue have their minds blown when they see Damn Small Linux for the first time. thats my suggestion this time.