Ubuntu

first installation

Asked by andy

I have an old Dell PC. P4 256 RAM which is spare and unused.
It runs XP....slowly.

I would like to convert it over to use Linux Ubuntu.

I would then wish to use the computer for e-mail and internet ( Firefox)

I have no technical expertise whatever. All I have ever done is press the on switch and if necessary put a disc in the drive and follow on screen instructions.

Is it possible for me to install and use Ubuntu from a disc in this way. I am quite happy to lose the xp application and just run with Linux if that makes it simpler.

I am aware I am not the first person to ask this question, but answers I have seen always assume a level of technical knowledge and confidence far beyond that of the casual user. I cant even understand the terms, certainly not have the confidence to proceed.

A simple answer would help not only me but the many other novices who would like to try out the system

Thanks

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Gord Allott (gordallott) said : 		#1

its dead easy to install ubuntu ;) with 256mb ram you *may* want to consider using xubuntu instead of ubuntu, you can do the same stuff its just more appropriate for low ram systems. I used to run normal ubuntu on 256mb ram though :).

you can find all the information you need to install ubuntu here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation

if you find that a little confusing you can also watch a screencast (a video showing you howto do things step by step) made by our screencast team about installing ubuntu here: http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/MoS2007/09_Installing_Ubuntu_Part_1

there is also a screencast about installing xubuntu here: http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/Installing_Xubuntu

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Nateloaf (nwild-bulk) said : 		#2

I would definitely stear you towards Xubuntu. I have used this to breath life into numerous computers that we had all but written off. The install is tight and it has the exact same package management facilities.

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