Ok Linux on other pc

[bigfatguy6969]

Ok heres my question, I have a pc a compaq, it has 64 sdr ram, amd duron 500-850 mhz, 15 gigabyte hard drive. Then my other pc has amd athlov xp 3200 2.2 ghz, 512 ddr sdr ram, 160 gigabyte hd, dvd cdrw, and cd rom drive.

Ok now can i download linux on my good pc the 3200, and put on to my old pc?

[bigfatguy6969]

sorry for the double post but i forgot to say im just a newb and my old pc has windows me.

[smurfy]

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand the question?

Ok now can i download linux on my good pc the 3200, and put on to my old pc?

Yes, you can use the new PC to download whatever distro you are interested in and use the CD burener to burn the ISOs to CD and then install it on the old Compaq.
Word of advice though, you may want to increase the RAM in the old machine. Latest distros of Linux may run on 64MB but it will be a frustrating experience. (but probably no more so than WinME )

[bigfatguy6969]

Originally Posted by smurfy

Word of advice though, you may want to increase the RAM in the old machine. Latest distros of Linux may run on 64MB but it will be a frustrating experience. (but probably no more so than WinME )

Yes i do hate windows me! I tried it today and had problems. I downloaded Mandrake 10 disc 1, burned it to cd. I put in the old compaq, and nothing happend, no installation or anything. So i figured it was a problem in the bios, i fixed the bios to boot from cd drive. It had no effect! So im out here in the middle of the dark, trying to get Mandraek 10 to work!! Any help?

[smurfy]

Most common mistake - did you happen to just burn the ISO file to CD? You need to create a CD from the ISO image file. What CD burning software are you using?

[bigfatguy6969]

I am using record now! or somthing like that, it came with my hp. Also get i get some help with burning a cd from iso image file?

[bigfatguy6969]

Originally Posted by bigfatguy6969

Also can get i get some help with burning a cd from iso image file?

Yeah i really need some help on getting mandrake 10 on my other pc! Any help is always appreciated.

[DeadBody]

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[Murray S.]

DEADBODY !!

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[bigfatguy6969]

What in the world... why did you post somthing that has nothing to do with the subject of the thread? Thats makes no sense... Please dont do it.. Thank you.

[bAdWaYz]

Bigfatdude....You need to burn a cd from image. Use your burning software read the help doc that comes with it I am sure it will tell you how to "burn cd from image", its as simple as looking on the toolbar selecting "new" and "burn cd from image" sometimes. Also note the speed that you burn said image at. You will have the best luck burning your ISO's at the slowest speed your burner will support. Good luck and remember.....its just live and no one will make it out alive.

[bigfatguy6969]

Ok i'm getting the burning the image disc right now i hope this works!

[bigfatguy6969]

Thanks alot guys! I finally got linuxmandrake 10 on my compaq, I just want to thank Smurfy badwayz for helping me out!

[bAdWaYz]

No problem Bigguy, that is what we are here for Also if you have any questions after you are up and running feel free to ask. This forum is full of very helpful people that have massive ammounts of know how when it comes to Linux. So good luck with Mandrake and enjoy Linux!

[bigfatguy6969]

Yeah i had many with Mandarke so far! The main problem is it's really slow, so im gonna try install Redhat and see if that works! If not i will post back later.