jimpadget2005 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 > > 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. > >
First, make sure you have a decent ATT/Yahoo modem/Router... one with 4 ports, to plug in 4 computers... this type (as opposed to the ones with a single port) act as DHCP servers. I use the Netopia 4 port router. I suggest that you use a hard wire, as opposed to a wireless modem/router... it will work with no problems, where wireless might be problematic. Depending on the distro you choose, you might want to add more RAM. Burn the distro you choose (first, make sure it is compatible with your hardware) onto a CD, place the CD into your CD drive, and reboot. The installation process should start on reboot, if you have the BIOS set to check for a bootable CD drive before booting from the Hard Drive. There will probably be an option in the installation procedure for you to choose to wipe the entire HD, and dedicate it all to the new installation. There will probably be a choice near the end of the installation, when the ethernet card is being configured, for you to select 'DHCP'... select it. Most Linux distros include more software (they don't usually call it 'freeware', because most Linux software is Open Source, and therefore, costs nothing, unless you choose to make a donation) ...than you can ever use, on the installation CD(s). Once the install is finished, you should be good to go, and on-line as soon as you reboot. -- -wittig http://www.robertwittig.com/ http://robertwittig.net/ http://robertwittig.org/ . To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
