On Friday 19 May 2006 00:43, Chris wrote: > As for the hint, let me just see if Im right. Mips is a microprocessor. > Based on hint I found this website > *http://www.klinux.org/en/platforms.html*. So I just need to open it up > and find out what i have.
I'll add to his hint. x86 is for any Intel compatible processor, which, running Windows98, it most certainly is. ppc is mainly for Apple-types. But, as others here have said, you lack quite a bit of basic knowledge to try starting your Linux experience with LFS. Try either a liveCD distro, like knoppix, though with such an old box, it might be painfully slow, better yet, since you don't mind wiping Windows, get a 'lite' distro. http://www.lwn.net has a distro list that is very comprehensive and explanatory. Get to know Linux and the general UNIX philosophy, try many things on the Linux you choose, and finally get used to the command-line, similar to using DOS, and compiling programmes the UNIX way. When the instructions in the book start to make sense from the knowledge you gain, then we'll be happy to point you to more specific assistance. Welcome and good luck with you Linux experience. Cheers, John Gay -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-chat FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
