Where do I start ?

[Andrew Out Bush]

Hello, I am totally new to this Linux and as yet have not installed it basically because I do not yet know how to find one that will work with the computer I want to install it on.
I followed some links that led me to more versions but this only led to more confusion.
I wish that each version of linux had its basic Hardware requirements listed so then I know I might be able to give it a go eg. processor, Hard disk space required, Memory required etc. Similar to what you find on a box of prepackaged software.
It would be good if I could simply type Linux version for AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 448.0MB Ram, S3 Virge PCI (325) videocard, 2Gb Harddrive
And a list of linux versions would show.
Even if the person who greated a version of linux just listed the computer they tested it on.

[bigtomrodney]

Your limit there is really the harddrive. 2GB isn't a lot so that will mean you will need to pick a lighter distro. For your CPU and RAM you could try something heavier but you will be able to devide between latest and greatest or lighter more functional stuff.

The best thing to do is to get a few live discs if you can. They will run in RAM and you get to test it out. Try the following :-

DamnSmallLinux (very light)
Ubuntu (Not so light)
Puppy Linux (ultra light and resembles Windows)

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

Here's a recent poll you can also check for favorite distros to be used on older/weaker computer hardware:

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/cof...-hardware.html

[Tsarevich]

Get one of these:

openSUSE 10.3;
Mandriva 2007 Spring One (Live / Install CD);
PC Linux OS;
Debian Sarge (If you are lucky enough to have a fast internet connection or are ready to dole out lots of money);
Linspire / Freespire;
Kubuntu Dapper / Edgy / Feisty / Gutsy;

welcome to LinuxForums.org and you have already reached the best place to start of with! Enjoy the Linux experience!

[Andrew Out Bush]

Thank you for your replies. I think I give Puppy Linux the first try after I have dowloaded the files and when I have time after the weather clears (thunderstorms). I have found a Puppy Linux Home page.

[drgifts723]

I am new to linux also but what i did is found a live cd for fedora 7 and tested out to see if it would work on my system and everything worked and iwent from there and installed using the dvd. fedora 7 maybe over my head since i am new but hey i got shti far and loving it!!