Linux Distro

swinnie · 19 Aug 2007 at 17:35

Hi Guys

I want to install Linux on a machine built from old parts that I have laying around.

I just want it to play around with and get used to Linux, I have used Linux Live CD's before for diagnostics for friends, family and clients, seeing that is the only experience of Linux I have what distro would you recommend, I see many are using Ubuntu.

I was going to use Fedora Core 2 on a server but this packed up last week.

What should I install KDE, GNOME, Xwindow or something.

Thanks in advance

swinnie · 19 Aug 2007 at 19:18

I will be using it for tinkering around with and getting used to linux, it will be on my network.

The spec isn't 100% but it will be something like:

80gb hard drive
At least 256Mb RAM
At least 800Mhz processor
CD Drive
Floppy Drive
10/100 NIC
Standard Voltage PSU
Integrated VGA and Sound/Mic Ports

Not sure what the motherboard is as it was given to me and it is currently buried in my Study.

swinnie · 19 Aug 2007 at 19:37

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Thanks for all your help guys!

swinnie · 20 Aug 2007 at 16:10

Am downloading the Xubuntu tonight through BitTorrent and building the machine tomorrow morning. Will post my results!

Cheers guys!