[COLUG] looking for some basic introductory information on linux

[Warner Moore]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: colug432-bounces at colug.net 
> [mailto:colug432-bounces at colug.net] On Behalf Of Larry W. Virden
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 12:35 PM
> To: colug432 at colug.net
> Subject: [COLUG] looking for some basic introductory 
> information on linux
> 
> I have a son trying to build his first linux system. He has an old
> gateway desktop computer with 128 meg of memory in it. When he tries
> to install ubuntu, it doesn't make it through. He suspects there
> isn't enough memory in the machine for it to be able to install.

	Hah.

> So where can I find a version of Linux that would install on such a
> small machine? He would add memory, but it can only hold another 128
> meg, and the local stores have been saying they don't carry such
> small memory any longer.

	Slackware.  eBay, Newegg, and Craigslist.  Maybe just Computer
Success or the equivilent.

> Also, once he gets linux onto the desktop, what are some
> recommendations for low cost internet, so he can get online and get
> updated applications, send email, etc.?

	Low cost Internet?  PeoplePC?  Hah.  Freenet..  Search for a local,
a lot shut down.  Netwalk just went away.

Warner