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post #1 of 24
8/25/06 at 12:31am
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just got a compaq with windows me
im wondering if theres anything cool i can do with it? like linux or something? what exactly does linux do to a notebook considering they already have so many features?
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post #2 of 24
8/25/06 at 12:50am
linux, i think, theoreticaly does what you want it to do, and with enough work is supposed to squeeze every ounce of power out of your machine....and its diferent.

What it does to a notebook...IDK
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post #3 of 24
8/25/06 at 7:02pm
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anyone else know?
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post #4 of 24
8/26/06 at 3:44pm
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anyone?
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post #5 of 24
8/26/06 at 3:44pm
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8/26/06 at 3:45pm
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8/26/06 at 3:45pm
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8/26/06 at 3:46pm
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post #9 of 24
8/27/06 at 8:53pm
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Originally Posted by help im a noob
just got a compaq with windows me
im wondering if theres anything cool i can do with it? like linux or something? what exactly does linux do to a notebook considering they already have so many features?

If you're a newbie... you need to stay away from Linux.

Linux is an operating system. If you want to "try" Linux WITHOUT installing the OS to your hard drive you can download a copy of Knoppix, burn it to cd/dvd, stick it in your dvd drive, reboot... and boot into Linux.
(Knoppix being a "version" of Linux.)

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=knoppix


So far as your other questions, what Linux will do... Linux will probally run faster, crash less, (once you get it set-up with your hardware) and there are tons of FREE apps out there. Another plus to Linux over Windoz, is "if" there is a problem, or a custom app is needed there are thousands of fans of Linux around the world that code, write programs 24/7... Problem pops up with Linux and you have 100,000 people from around the world working on that problem... Windoz on the other hand only putting manpower on a problem if it is widespread...
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post #10 of 24
8/27/06 at 11:27pm
http://www.short-media.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=28

http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29260

http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43863



http://www.livecdlist.com/index.php?...=Name&showonly=
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post #11 of 24
8/28/06 at 12:19am
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i dont have a dvd drive only floppy!
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post #12 of 24
8/28/06 at 2:06am
Basiclinux is a small Linux version that can be run off of a 2floppys with a laptop with limited memory and hd space. It is a good teaching tool and has good support with a good amount of archives of questions that can be learned from.
http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/...ions/baslinux/
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post #13 of 24
8/28/06 at 12:26pm
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i dont have a dvd drive only floppy!


Get a usb cd/dvd drive.
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post #14 of 24
8/28/06 at 9:24pm
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thanks boogie, but how do i split it and download it to two floppys?
then is it just a program or do i need to like patch stuff and take off windows and that?
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post #15 of 24
8/28/06 at 10:04pm
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thanks boogie, but how do i split it and download it to two floppys?
then is it just a program or do i need to like patch stuff and take off windows and that?

You need to stay away from Linux.
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post #16 of 24
8/29/06 at 2:43pm
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you need to stay away from me
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post #17 of 24
8/29/06 at 2:43pm
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we need to start somewhere, and im a quick learner with some questions answered
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post #18 of 24
8/29/06 at 5:15pm
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we need to start somewhere, and im a quick learner with some questions answered
Lots of info about Linux and a forum supporting just that in the links I posted above. FYI: Linux is a totally differant world than Windoz...
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post #19 of 24
8/29/06 at 9:40pm
load the website and it will tell you how to do the 2 floppy setup. It is designed to work with windows initially to get the floppy's setup
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post #20 of 24
8/30/06 at 12:04am
Got a TIP for "help im a noob" List the computer you're talking about... So people can give you the CORRECT advice. Doing so also will save people from wasting time suggesting this, or that. With the below computer, Windows 98SE (second edition) would be a "better" option than ME. ME is sort of the bastard child of MS... Linux would also be a good option... "IF" you can devote allot of time into learning the in's and out's... Linux would probally run faster... http://www.notebookforums.com/post2376728.html
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or here are the specs Compaq Armada 4160t Pentium 166mmx 32 megabytes 4.8gb hdd 33.6 pcmcia modem TFT 800x600 resolution display windows me this is a very very very cheap laptop i found and i know it is nothing compaired to what you guys own. but i have some extra pocket change and its in awesome condition. would you guys recomend it for only being 100 bucks? do i need to connect it to an ethernet for internet or can it be set up for wireless or wifi or something? if so how? i already have a wireless router but i dont have net cards or that stuff and i have no clue how to set it up. is there any major problems i might encounter with this laptop? thanks for your help guys i really appreciate it!
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As they say: One mans trash ... Unless you have some real need for it then I would say pass . I could go on and on with reasons why, but suffice it to say that you would be better off using the $100 as downpayment on a better machine. Keep your eyes peeled, and visit shopping sites like slickdeals and you might find a new machine for ~$400. Here is a brief rundown on what will happen if you try to use this machine - Time spent reinstalling WinMe, getting drivers, etc... $ Search for a Network / Wireless card Start surfing the web and realize it is sloooow $$ Search for Memory to help somewhat Resume surfing the web and realize it is still sloooow Try to use it for something else and realize you need disk space $$$ Suddenly that $100 became weeks of work and mucho dinero$
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