I'm all fouled up !!

[Ferrycap]

For some time I've heard of the Linux based operating systems so, out of curiosity, I picked up and old Toshiba laptop this weekend.
It was running W98 and seemed to be working fine. That Is until I got hold of it and decided to format the H/D (it sounded like a good idea at the time).
I tried the "Linux Distribution Chooser" test and it suggested SuSE. I elected the "Live CD" method but, so far, have had no luck with it.
It stops and "Panics", and refuses to go any further.
I posted two screen shots on my Picasa photo site. I guess I can't post the url here but will send it upon request.

I realize that the formatting probably wasn't the brightest thing to do but would someone please take a look and tell me what's going on and, hopefully, what to do to get it working?

Thanks very much,

Ferrycap (:>)

[gogalthorp]

Just put the url in with out the "http://"

[mikesd]

What's the stats on the laptop.

According to this link: Kernel Panic on Live CD boot SuSE11 - openSUSE Forums memory could be an issue

Also check this link out: Kernel Panic on Live CD boot SuSE11 - openSUSE Forums

[Ferrycap]

Good idea. It's picasaweb.google.com/ferrycap/Toshiba800x800?authkey=Gv1sRgCOym2a_S-q_Vcw&feat=directlink

Thanks to both of you,

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

According to the openSUSE website, you'll need at least 256 MB of RAM to run it, and 512 MB is recommended:

Download Help - openSUSE

[gogalthorp]

64 Meg is not enough to run a full modern destro. You might want to try a lite one like Damn Small Linux Damn Small Linux, Download the ISO or Puppy Puppy Linux

[rokytnji]

Just in case you need it. I wrote a how to for installing DamnSmall Linux .
LINK

[oz]

Also, you can check the following thread for favorite distros (as voted by our membership) that work well with lower spec computer hardware:

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/cof...re-2009-a.html

Hope you are able to find something you like.

[Ferrycap]

That worked fine. I downloaded Dam Small Linux as an ISO file and it does run, off the cd.
Does it always have to run that way or can I have it install itself on the hd?
Thanks for all the help,

Ferrycap (:>)

[oz]

That worked fine. I downloaded Dam Small Linux as an ISO file and it does run, off the cd.
Does it always have to run that way or can I have it install itself on the hd?
Thanks for all the help,

Ferrycap (:>)

You can install it to the hard drive:

Installing to the Hard Disk - DSL Wiki