Install which Linux? (or avoiding dirty birds)
I just installed Windows XP Professional on an IBM ThinkPad 390
with a Pentium MMX (233 MHZ) and a 60 GB harddrive. (I have partioned it
in anticipation of also installing Linux.) Knoppix 3.7 boots on the
machine. (Would I be able to migrate to Debian or just stay with Knoppix
if I go that way?) I also have woody and have seen the installation
advice on the installation of woody on a ThinkPad (Yep, I used Google).
I have booted the woody installation CDROM on the machine; however, it
could not find the original harddrive (I was waiting for the replacement
harddrive from Drive Solutions). Anyway I would prefer to install
something more modern. The one USB 1.1 port works well. I'm not sure
about the PCMIA slots. Obviously the CDROM drive works, or I could not
have installed Windows and booted live Linux CD's. Ubuntu Dapper Drake
stalled with a KDE desk error.
I've ordered a Belkin wireless USB adapter (g protocol). I have
not tested the internal modem yet but would want a faster connection. I
have a home network connected by ethernet and a Belkin wireless g router.
The network itself connects to the Internet through a Xoom DSL modem.
I have done network install of Debian etch to a desktop over my network.
Are there any special techniques or extra information that I have missed?
I can download iso images to my desktop and create CDROM's.
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