Linux

baby_mike · 13-06-2008

So I was planing on putting linux on my laptop tommrow, but need to know a few thinging.

First: I just bought a wireless USB Wi-Fi finder(still waiting for it to ship) will it work on linux.

Second: I have a creative zen sleek photo, will it work on linux

Third: Dose Linux run good on laptops

chevre · 13-06-2008

1) It would have been a better idea to check which adapters are supported first, but check on Welcome - Linux Wireless.

2) I have no idea

3) It depends, but most should have good support.

baby_mike · 13-06-2008

O..and I forgot to tell you what kind of USB Wi-Fi finder and computer.

My computer is a Toshiba Tecra 8000, has a 288 MHZ prossecer, and 256 MB of ram

And the USB Wi-Fi finder is a Creative I/O Chipset USB 2.0 Wireless Wi-Fi adapter, 802.11 b/g 54 Mbps

chevre · 13-06-2008

At a glance I don't see your device on the list, but you can give it a try. For a laptop with those specs I'd recommend using a desktop environment manager like XFCE or FluxBox.

baby_mike · 13-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevre

At a glance I don't see your device on the list, but you can give it a try. For a laptop with those specs I'd recommend using a desktop environment manager like XFCE or FluxBox.

Ok, thanks

Delta · 13-06-2008

That's good advice. I'd recommend Xubuntu (fairly widely used so you should get good support, and the *buntu linux distributions are usually fairly user friendly).
The RAM is sufficient but I'm not sure about the processor, but you can give it a try.
Xubuntu.org | Xubuntu Linux

If you want a really slimmed down version, DSL is excellent
Damn Small Linux, Download the ISO
It contains all the essentials but isn't as user friendly as some of the others. Still good if you're looking for a challenge.

Most distributions have live CDs where you don't have to install to you HD but keep in mind they'll they'll run much slower from a CD than HD.

baby_mike · 14-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta

That's good advice. I'd recommend Xubuntu (fairly widely used so you should get good support, and the *buntu linux distributions are usually fairly user friendly).
The RAM is sufficient but I'm not sure about the processor, but you can give it a try.
Xubuntu.org | Xubuntu Linux

If you want a really slimmed down version, DSL is excellent
Damn Small Linux, Download the ISO
It contains all the essentials but isn't as user friendly as some of the others. Still good if you're looking for a challenge.

Most distributions have live CDs where you don't have to install to you HD but keep in mind they'll they'll run much slower from a CD than HD.

I have Ubuntu Ver. 5.10

chevre · 14-06-2008

That's way old. I suggest downloading a recent Xubuntu disc.

mm3 · 14-06-2008

288MHz?! How old is this computer, exactly?? Can you name me the processor it has inside of it? Should be a sticker with the processor name on it somewhere near the keyboard.

baby_mike · 17-06-2008

Has a Pentium II.

I installed it to my computer, but my USB wifi finder dose not work with it. And when I try to pput windows back on it says files are missing or corrupt

13-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
baby_mike Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The woods Age: 18 Posts: 499 Threads: 98 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 2	Linux So I was planing on putting linux on my laptop tommrow, but need to know a few thinging. First: I just bought a wireless USB Wi-Fi finder(still waiting for it to ship) will it work on linux. Second: I have a creative zen sleek photo, will it work on linux Third: Dose Linux run good on laptops

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ubuntu (Linux) and IRC chat problem	Jeremiah	Computers and Games	9	01-06-2008 09:46 AM
Which Linux Distribution(s) do You Use?	chevre	Computers and Games	18	01-05-2008 09:58 PM
Linux	baby_mike	Computers and Games	4	27-04-2008 07:51 PM
Just a warning to those who have Linux	Tigger	Computers and Games	42	01-04-2008 02:19 PM

13-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	1) It would have been a better idea to check which adapters are supported first, but check on Welcome - Linux Wireless. 2) I have no idea 3) It depends, but most should have good support.

13-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
baby_mike Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The woods Age: 18 Posts: 499 Threads: 98 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 2	O..and I forgot to tell you what kind of USB Wi-Fi finder and computer. My computer is a Toshiba Tecra 8000, has a 288 MHZ prossecer, and 256 MB of ram And the USB Wi-Fi finder is a Creative I/O Chipset USB 2.0 Wireless Wi-Fi adapter, 802.11 b/g 54 Mbps

13-06-2008	#4 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	At a glance I don't see your device on the list, but you can give it a try. For a laptop with those specs I'd recommend using a desktop environment manager like XFCE or FluxBox.

13-06-2008	#6 (permalink)
Delta Lurker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 39 Threads: 1 Reputation: 2	That's good advice. I'd recommend Xubuntu (fairly widely used so you should get good support, and the *buntu linux distributions are usually fairly user friendly). The RAM is sufficient but I'm not sure about the processor, but you can give it a try. Xubuntu.org \| Xubuntu Linux If you want a really slimmed down version, DSL is excellent Damn Small Linux, Download the ISO It contains all the essentials but isn't as user friendly as some of the others. Still good if you're looking for a challenge. Most distributions have live CDs where you don't have to install to you HD but keep in mind they'll they'll run much slower from a CD than HD.

14-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	That's way old. I suggest downloading a recent Xubuntu disc.

14-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011 Threads: 62 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 3	288MHz?! How old is this computer, exactly?? Can you name me the processor it has inside of it? Should be a sticker with the processor name on it somewhere near the keyboard.

17-06-2008	#10 (permalink)
baby_mike Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The woods Age: 18 Posts: 499 Threads: 98 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 2	Has a Pentium II. I installed it to my computer, but my USB wifi finder dose not work with it. And when I try to pput windows back on it says files are missing or corrupt