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  1. Nov 21st, 2002, 08:32 PM #1
    Hippopotumus
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    old computers

    i coulda sworn there was a thread like this, but i searched for bout 30 seconds and couldn't find it =)
    my dad brought home old computer, p2 233mhz 32mb ram
    it has a bunch of crap on it. i was thinking of reformatting it and running linux only cos i've heard it can be hard to install sometimes and i'm up for a challenge. any suggestions on what to do w/ the computer?
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  2. Nov 21st, 2002, 08:33 PM #2
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    Format it and install Linux?
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  3. Nov 22nd, 2002, 12:31 AM #3
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    May i suggest you do whatever you want to do with it.
    We don't know what's wrong. . . So the best bet might be to remove something surgically.
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  4. Nov 22nd, 2002, 01:30 AM #4
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    Installing most current distros of Linux is as easy or easier then installing windows.

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  6. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:01 AM #5
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    Try Debian

    I'm fairly new to Linux, but I feel very knowledgeable about Windows stuff. The first Luinux I tried was Debian "potato", and found it quite difficult to install. It was tough getting the display settings correct, it had a hard time finding hardware, etc. It did, however, run on a very slow machine. After about 10 installs, I finally was able to get everthing working. SInce then, I've switched to Red Hat 8.0, and it was a breeze to install. It picked out all settings just like Windows does, great for the beginner. If you're looking for a challange, try Debian. After you get fed up with that, switch to Red Hat for a good stable machine.
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  7. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:12 AM #6
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    install freebsd !!!!
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  8. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:15 AM #7
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    How can i uninstall linux

    It's giving me trouble
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  9. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:20 AM #8
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    Originally posted by da_silvy
    How can i uninstall linux

    It's giving me trouble
    you can't, really...

    reformat
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  11. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:21 AM #9
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    yes, i want to reformat, then won't i have troubles with the partitions?
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  12. Dec 8th, 2002, 11:24 AM #10
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    whatever o/s you're installing, it should have a partition tool somewhere. just delete the linux partitions and don't destroy something you didn't mean to.
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