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Need help installing Linux on second computer

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by dardra, Aug 7, 2010.

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  1. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Can you check the disc for defects (its on the Linux menu) just to confirm the disc is OK please.

    Assuming it is OK, your obviously having problems with your computers hardware in one way or another.

    Its possible you can install a much lighter version of Linux on your hardware though. Something like Damn Small Linux will work OK on older hardware. Its a shame, because I feel you'd have found it very rewarding for you once it was working. :(
    Leeky, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    you find it a shame? D: its rewarding because im still learning all this new stuff and i've gotten it to work.. semi :)

    and the smaller linux is called damn small linux?

    i dont think anythings wrong with the hardware or cd, besides it being very old XD, i just dont know why the icon to install it isnt on the desktop.

    where can i get this small linux version and would you recommend it? what are the differences?
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  3. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    I have to pop out now I'm afraid (father in-laws car to fix!), but I'll check up on this later this evening.

    Link to DSL is here: http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

    Have a good read up on it, and see if its your sort of thing, and let me know, and we'll go from there. I'm determined to get it working for you one way or another. :)

    Have a good day, and speak to you later. :)
    Leeky, Aug 11, 2010
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  4. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    Hmmm, it seems pretty interesting, but it runs from a live cd? can i still install it to the HD? And its only 50mb D: thats like 650mb pulled from it, what am i loosing anything important like commands etc? again i've never used linux and want to learn and dont know if i should do it or not 0.o i mainly want to use this computer for networking and testing between the 2 computers with like Nmap, Cain, etc and test vulnerabilities and exploits and just experiment, and well just learn :)
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  5. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    I know we've (well mostly Leeky) have been working with you installing Ubuntu or a variation of it this whole thread. But, I've been thinking, maybe Ubuntu isn't what you want on there anyway....

    Sometimes, for whatever reason, a flavor of linux just won't work on a specific computer..

    For a computer that old, I really think you should try PuppyLinux. I've actually ran it on a P2 350 like yours before, and its incredibly fast.... Until you browse the web. Modern webpages actually use enough CPU that you'll notice it on a 350, but its not unusable (except for flash). Should work out well for you if it will install.


    I think DSL will be too difficult because I think it is a lot more command line based.
    SNGX1275, Aug 11, 2010
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  6. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    Alright, i downloaded and give it a try :)
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  7. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    @SNGX
    Thanks for the input mate, and for the recommendation. DSL, and other small distro's aren't really something I'm massively used to, as I've always run them on current hardware.

    PuppyLinux sounds very good though; I think I'll have a download of it and see what it is like. :)

    @Dardra
    I would go with SNGX's recommendation.it sounds a safe bet.

    I do however hear what SNGX is saying; some times despite continious efforts, you just can't get it to work for some reason. Linux is extensively supported in regards to hardware, but there is the occasional items that aren't/can't be supported. Though (rather ironically) I'm yet to find something that isn't myself personally.
    Leeky, Aug 11, 2010
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  8. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    well .. its all fine so far im at the part where it wants the language and says (Select the keyboard layout: (UP/DOWN arrows then ENTER key) )

    ... The blue tab thing is on us (USA) and there are other countries bellow it... im pressing enter and nothing is happening, same as for switching to other languages... ugh :/
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  9. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    So the keyboard isn't working?

    Have you tried restarting the PC just to see if its a driver glitch on the install disc?
    Leeky, Aug 11, 2010
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  10. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    yeah i did try restarting
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  11. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    oh here we go, i somehow got it to work, i pushed esc and it changed the tab or something idk but its going now lol, ill update when i get working
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  12. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    okay im on the desktop now :)
    is it installed on my HD or only boots if i put in the cd?
    dardra, Aug 11, 2010
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  13. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    leeky im on the desktop and its working find etc, how do i install it so it stays on HD and i dont have to keep putting the cd back in?
    dardra, Aug 12, 2010
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  14. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    I'll need to have a look mate. Is this puppy linux?

    I'm going to be slow to reply I'm afraid; Some nice soul managed to gain access to my server last night, and I'm rather pre-occupied finding said exploit, and then resolving it I'm afraid!

    I should be done by this evening and ready to continue though. Sorry for the delay.
    Leeky, Aug 12, 2010
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  15. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    oh neat you have a server? :D

    sucks someone got through D: and yeah, its linux puppy, i just want to know how to install it to c drive so i dont have to keep using the cd
    dardra, Aug 12, 2010
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  16. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    okay this is really strange, now i booted up today on it i have no desktop, like its just a black desktop with nothing on it, i can still acess the taskbar / start menu but no icons or desktop D:
    dardra, Aug 12, 2010
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  17. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    That's just plain confusing. lol. Is it doing it every single time you reboot now?
    Leeky, Aug 12, 2010
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  18. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    yes it is 0.0
    dardra, Aug 12, 2010
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  19. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    Have you made any changes to settings etc?
    Leeky, Aug 13, 2010
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  20. dardra Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    nnnnnnnope
    dardra, Aug 13, 2010
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