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Rotor Soldat

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July 15th, 2007 07:00

Hi, I am trying to replace Windows XP on my computer with Linux.

I am in need of a little help, for I do not want to mess anything up. (I am 15, yes my parents know I am doing this.)
 
I am quite computer savvy, but have no idea how command prompt works, and I have heard there is command prompt used in installing Linux.
 
First and foremost, my computer's specs. and a question.
 
Computer Specs. :
 
Dell Inspiron E1505
Intel Duel Core Duo T2050 @ 1.60 GHz Each
504 MB of RAM
Media Center Edition 2002
 
The graphics card, I am not sure of, because I cannot remember what it is.
 
And on to the question:
 
What Linux OS would be best for me if I want to game and browse the web, and use applications like Photoshop CS2 and such.
 
I also have seen a desktop layout myself, but I am not too sure what it is called. My buddy says it is a Beryl Project (somthing or the other, I'm not sure.) Desktop or whatever it is called in Linux terms.
 
His computer did well with gaming, and such, like I want it, plus it had a very nice look to the desktop. He tought me how to work around the thing, and it was amazing, and very useful.
 
I would like to convert my Windows to a Linux using the best possible things to do it with. I think I still might have a OS cd one of my dad's friends gave me after they rebuit their Linux computer. I belive it is a SuSE, somthing like that, it had 2005 or 2006 written on it as the date the OS was made I belive, so that would be an option to me. Please, any insight would be great.
 
Thanks again, Rotor Soldat.

Rotor Soldat

12 Posts

July 17th, 2007 02:00

Alright, I have made a mistake... I need a 32 Bit distro... Is this bad? Can a 32 bit distro run Beryl? Please tell me it can...

duane534

8 Posts

July 17th, 2007 02:00

You need what matches your PC. I believe the Core 2 Duo is 32-bit (also very buggy). And, something you'll realize over time with Linux is that software is NOT magic. The kernel, maybe, but that's it. LOL... Just pick a distribution. Any binary distribution has a 32-bit build. A lot of people use Linux to resurrect old machines that are *drum roll* ALL 32-bit. If they are too old for that, they are too old for anything you want to use them for. Once you have the distro installed, install Beryl from inside it's application manager. It's sure to have Beryl listed. You just hit Install and Apply. Much easier than in Windows to be honest. And, what is your fascination with Beryl, anyway? LOL

Rotor Soldat

12 Posts

July 17th, 2007 17:00

Well, I chose MEPIS Linux, and it is working great. And my Beryl addiction? My friend showed me all kinds of uses for it, and I liked it, and still liking it. Thanks for all your help! Rotor Soldat

ByCo

40 Posts

July 17th, 2007 18:00

Welcome to the MEPIS community. Check out the MEPISLovers forum at mepislovers.org, if you run into any problems or just have general questions. The folks over there are very friendly and knowledgeable. Also check out the MEPIS wiki, it's a work in progress but you can find a lot of useful information there. A link can be found on the community page at mepis.org.

duane534

8 Posts

July 18th, 2007 14:00

I suppose there are cases where visual effects can help productivity. I like how you can have the window shrink and flow into the tray icon so you mentally know where that program resides. Also being able to put the mouse in the corner to get a view of every program and select where you want to work. However, I fail to see how making my windows minimize like I lit them on fire helps. LOL... And, if you think making a Linux work on a machine was trouble, try installing a vanilla copy of Windows XP on a box labeled 'Designed for Windows XP'. Believe me, half the stuff won't work. Less stuff than ANY Linux distro from the same time period (and Linux was pretty shady as far as hardware support back in '02).

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