Hi guys. I was using Linux for the last two years but finally caved in and bought an old computer for my girlfriend to use her iphone on. My question is whether I can just remove the hard drive I have on my Everex TC2502 Green gPC w/ Via C7-D Processor (Some quick specs 1.5 Ghz, 512 MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM, 80GB Hard Drive Disk, 7200 RPM, UniChrome processor IGP) to the "new" used IBM ThinkCentre S51 Desktop PC – Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz, 1GB DDR333, 40GB HDD, CD-ROM, Windows XP Pro (more specs small form factor, 2 expansion slots, 3GHz, 7200 RPM).
How do I set it up to where Windows is the main OS (primary driver), and I can access files eg music, photos and videos on the older computer?
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Hey, I don’t want to use Linux if I don’t have to. I was just wondering if there was any way I could use the 80GB of memory that are on the old computer, via making the new computer that is running Wondows only, a 120 GB computer? While I like Linux, we need to use Windows for the time being. Thannk you.

After years of sticking up for the XP preinstalled on my old computer, I have decided to finally make the switch to good ol’ open-source Linux. What would YOU personally recommend? Ubuntu and its fork Ultimate Edition seem great in my opinion IMO
Would like to add my computer has only 256MB of memory (sad, i know)

I’ve narrowed it down to
1) Linux Mint 9 LXDE or XFCE
2) Ubuntu 10.04 LXDE
3) Peppermint One OS
4) Peppermint Ice OS

Which of these would you recommend?
I’m looking for a fast, consistent and old-computer friendly, but still want a little flair and style.
Any other recommendations?

I am using a low memory old computer with a Mandrake LE 2005 Linux and latest Firefox,
I got an error 6 and Yahoo told me to get in touch with Customer Care, and also Answers here.
Thanks
Sam

I’m on a quest to learn about computers. I’ve decided to take an old computer that has xp pro on it and try my hand at gnu or linux (don’t know which one because I don’t know the difference between them). Anyway, I think my first step is to obtain the software. If that’s not the first step please tell me what i need to do first. Don’t tell me not to do this– I’m going ahead even if my brain will explode!

I want to install Linux on my old computer but I don’t know which one’s right for it. I have a Pentium III 700mhz processor and 256mb of RAM. Which would be the most suitable OS?

Does anybody know a basic linux OS that i can burn to a CD and put onto my old computer?

I would like to install either linux or mandrake linux and windows xp on the same HDD. I would prefer mandrake linux considering I dont need a partitioning software to do this. But which OS do I need to install first?
ok so if I install xp first will linux still allow it to partition the drive so that I have 2 partitions instead of 1? Right now I have 1 with xp. was hoping so not have to use partition magic or anything. I read that linux will actually do this for you when installing (mandrake version only i think). my other question is what is the difference between mandrake and the original linux OS? if any at all. I want to use linux for the free software and security but want to keep windows to still be able to play my games, and use my camera and ipod. not sure if mandrake and linux are the same thing or not I just heard about it today.
I havent installed either yet because im going to do this on my old computer first. I have also used linux be4 I just have never put 2 OS's on 1 HDD