I would suggest getting more RAM. More than likely you had problems with Mandrake because you didn't have enough ram. Your processor is fast enough, but you will probably want at least 128 megs of RAM to get a good feel for the new OS. The *BSD's are cool if you want to learn some hard core *nix usage. I still haven't gotten use to using them and i've been running on Linux for about 1.5 years. I'm not trying to scare you or anything, but just saying that you will probably get frustrated and you should not give up just because, keep trying and you'll be glad you did in the long run. I don't really know anything about Vector Linux, I've been using RedHat 7.3 for some time and it is a petty solid OS. The only problem is that most app developers will probably stop developing for 7.3 since 8.0 is out and 8.1 is on the way. (As far as GUI apps go that is.) I've used Mandrake before as well and I think it's a great place for people to get started using Linux.
Let us know if we can help you by answering any questions. -- Brad Bendily - CNA On Sun, 23 Mar 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello, > > I have been using Windows for many years and now want to try an open source > OS. I have an old HP Vectra (I think) in the back with a PII 266 and 32 (I > think, or it might be 24) MB of ram (don't know what type). I recently saw a > feature on TechTV about FreeBSD, and am thinking of installing that instead > of Linux. I have tried running Mandrake, but it is very slow on the system > and often crashes. I also am thinking of running a web server (I am on Cox > cable internet, but someone said that they can't detect Linux.) I am also > considering Vector Linux since it is supposed to run on systems with limited > resources. Any suggestions are greatly needed and appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Steven P. > > Attached is a comparison chart of Linux and FreeBSD that I have found at > TechTV. >
