Linux run from CD wrong version !!!

[dude444]

I just bought Linux Bible for $100 which came with 2 CDs with various Linux versions but they were only Run from CD only not full install.

Where can download or install Linux full install like Red Hat - tried installing Knoppix/fedora/ubuntu but it was running from CD. No full install came with the CD.
Any help appreciated?

[rokytnji]

Where can download

DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.

[MikeTbob]

As rokytnji pointed out, that's a great place to look for your next distro. I am concerned about the fact that you said you paid $100. for the Linux bible.....I think you might have been fleeced. It's available for a lot less.

[oz]

Hello and welcome!

MikeTbob is right... it currently sells for under $38 with free shipping from Amazon, so you might want to return it if possible and take one of the lesser expensive routes.

Hope it all works out for you.

[dude444]

Thanks for your reply, but I still don't know where to download the linux full version from ?

[oz]

You can download the full version of Red Hat from their website:

https://www.redhat.com/apps/store/desktop/

It's fairly expensive so if you don't want to purchase Red Hat, you can download a free version of CentOS which is basically the same code but without the Red Hat Logos and paid support:

www.centos.org - The Community ENTerprise Operating System

[devils casper]

Where can download or install Linux full install like Red Hat - tried installing Knoppix/fedora/ubuntu but it was running from CD. No full install came with the CD.
Any help appreciated?

Most of LiveCDs have Install option. Ubuntu LiveCD definitely has Install option. Isn't there any Install Icon on the Desktop of Ubuntu LiveCD?

You can download Ubuntu from here. Fedora is available here.

[dude444]

Thanks, started the download, waiting to finish & will inform if worked. 7 or 8 time trying to install Linux!

[devils casper]

7 or 8 time trying to install Linux!

Linux doesn't give such a hard time. Could you post your machine's specs?

[dude444]

Gateway M320 Specifications
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2900604, 2900605, 2900606, 2900607, 2900609, 2900612, 2900654, 2900677, 2900749, 2900750,

3400091, 3400092, 3400095, 3400335, 3400336, 3501936, 3501937, 3501941, 3501942, 3501987




Feature Description
Processor and core logic
Processor options One of the following options:

One Intel® Celeron™ M CPU
One Intel® Pentium® M 705, 715, or 735 CPU
Determine Your Processor Speed

Processor packaging Intel micro-FCPGA
Level 2 cache 512 KB (Celeron)
1 MB (Pentium 705)
2 MB (Pentium 715 and Pentium 735)

Chipset-Northbridge Intel 852GM (Celeron)
Intel 855PM (Pentium)

Chipset-Southbridge Intel ICH4-M
Processor side bus speed 400 MHz processor system bus
BIOS Phoenix BIOS
4 MB Flash ROM
SMBIOS 2.3 support
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b and 2.0 (ACPI 1.0b and 2.0) support
Wired for Management 2.0 (WfM 2.0)

System memory
Memory type 333 MHz DDR RAM
Memory expansion options Two 200-pin industry standard DDR-SODIMM sockets
Accepts two 333 MHz DDR RAM memory modules in memory bay
No internal memory
2 GB maximum system memory
Determine Your Notebook's Memory
Adding or Replacing Memory

Video
Graphics controller One of the following options:

Intel 852GM with 32 MB UMA Video Memory (chipset integrated)
-OR-

Intel 855PM with 32 MB UMA Video Memory (chipset integrated)
2D hardware acceleration
3D rendering acceleration

Video memory UMA (shared memory) architecture with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
LCD display panel 15.0-inch active matrix (TFT) LCD color display

Maximum Resolution: 1024 × 768
Maximum Color Depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)

LCD maximum refresh rate 60 Hz
Controls Brightness level selectable through FN keys (up, down)
Auto dim on battery and auto bright on AC power (selectable in BIOS)

External video Supports dual display and extended desktop
External CRT resolutions Supports standard IBM VGA compatible modes
Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1200
Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)

External CRT maximum refresh rate 75 Hz
Audio
Sound support Analog Devices AC '97 SoundMAX® Codec
Multi-stream Direct Sound and Direct Sound 3D acceleration
SoundBlaster Pro, MIDI, Windows Sound System compatible
Note: This notebook does not have an internal microphone.

Volume controls Volume control toggle
Press wheel in to mute the sound
Software control provided through Windows®

Internal speakers Stereo speakers built into front of notebook
1.0 W maximum output for each channel

Audio jacks Stereo headphone output
Monophonic microphone input

Communications
Modem features Integrated V.92 56K modem
Uses the RJ-11 jack on the rear of the notebook
Supports Wake on Ring from S3 power mode

10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface features Integrated IEEE 802.3 (10/100 BASE-TX) Ethernet interface
Uses the RJ-45 jack on the rear of the notebook
Supports Wake on LAN from S3 power mode

Wireless Ethernet interface features (Factory installed option) Integrated Intel PRO / Wireless IEEE 802.11g Mini-PCI Card (with Pentium M) or Broadcom 802.11g wireless Mini-PCI card (with Celeron M)
FN+F2 keyboard combination turns wireless Ethernet on and off.
Antenna: Uses factory-installed diversified internal antenna
Operating channels: 11 selectable channels
Security: 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g)
Maximum Data Rate

54 Mbps (IEEE802.11g)
11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b)

Input/Output (I/O)
Keyboard U.S. English keyboard
Full-sized 84-keys
19 mm × 19 mm key pitch
2.5 mm keystroke

Pointing device Gateway EZ-Pad™ touchpad with vertical scroll
2-button design

Status indicators FN+F1 keyboard combination turns status indicators on and off.

AC power
Wireless Ethernet
Caps lock
PAD (Num) lock
Scroll lock
Hard drive access
Battery status
Power/Suspend

Input/Output (I/O) ports Four USB version 2.0 (4-pin)
IEEE 1394 (4-pin)
V.92, 56K Modem (RJ-11)
10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
External monitor (VGA)
Stereo headphone output
Monophonic microphone input
PC Card socket (one Type II)
DC input

PCMCIA Accepts one Type II device
Ricoh R5C590 controller
Note: This notebook does not support Zoom Video.

Storage
Hard drive 2.5-inch diameter
9.5 mm height
Replacing the Hard Drive

Memory card reader (Factory installed option) Supports the following card types:

Memory Stick®
MultiMediaCard™
Secure Digital™

Optical drive (Factory installed) Drive options include:

Combination DVD/CD-RW
Combination CD-RW/DVD-RW

Power
AC adapter 19 VDC, 3.42A, 65 W output
Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power sources
Two-wire design

Battery type Removable Lithium Ion battery pack
Embedded controller inside to support smart battery

Battery capacity 6-cell Li-Ion
4.4 Ah
11.1 V nominal
48 Wh
Note: Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power management settings, and features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.

Power management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b or later (ACPI 1.0b or later) support
SMBIOS 2.3
PC 2001 compliant
CPU may support Intel® Speedstep™ technology

Controls Icon on taskbar shows battery charge as a percentage remaining
Power switch Supports Power On/Off, Standby/Resume, Hibernate, Shutdown
Lid switch LCD On/Off, Standby, Hibernate
Security
Passwords Power-on password (user/supervisor password set in BIOS)
Hard drive password

Physical Main system memory compartment screw
Hard drive kit screw
Mini PCI bay screw
Kensington® security slot on notebook back

System software
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

System management SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS support
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b and 2.0 (ACPI 1.0b and 2.0) support
Support for Wake on LAN from S3 power mode
Support for Intel® LANDesk® Client manager 6.0
Wired for Management 2.0 (WfM 2.0) enabled

System compatibility PC2001 specification
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b and 2.0 (ACPI 1.0b and 2.0) support
SMBIOS 2.3
Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified

Quick boot Supported
Physical specifications
Dimensions 12.9 × 10.5 × 1.0-inches (W × D × H)
328 × 268 × 27.1-millimeters (W × D × H)
System weight 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms)
Includes optical drive and 6-cell battery
AC adapter weight 11.5 ounces (357 grams)
Includes cord
Battery weight 10.4 ounces (322.5 grams)
Environmental
Operating temperature 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C)
Storage temperature 4°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation