--- In [email protected], "jimpadget2005"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> How do I switch? Where do I start?
>
> I have:
> -Windows Xp
> -AMD K6-2 (Model 8) 400MHz
> -HD: 4 GB
> -Ram: 192 KB
>
If it will run XP, it should run Linux just fine. You might want
more memory though.
> I want to:
> -Erase the hard drive
> -Load Linux (which version?)
> -Connect to internet with ATT/yahoo DSL
> -Load freeware
>
> This is new to me, I just want to be able to access the internet, get
> my email, download videos etc and play them, and use freeware secuity
> services.
>
Go to distrowatch.com to read about the various versions. Pick one
for yourself. You did not mention a network card. You should
probably stick with wired network as wireless can be difficult for
experienced Linux people. Almost any distro will come with Firefox
for browsing the internet and Thunderbird or something else for
email. Finally, learn GIYF (Google is your friend). Bookmark
google.com/linux.
Loyal
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