[lug] Install 'Linux' on a used (i.e. refurb/cheap) Pentium computer: need help/advice

[Paul Condon]

On 05/12/2013 12:21 PM, Lori R wrote:
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> Newer versions (12.04 and greater) of Ububntu will reportedly not boot 
> on hardware that does not support PAE, the same may well be true for 
> Debian. This link may help.
>
> http://www.webupd8.org/2012/05/how-to-install-ubuntu-1204-on-non-pae.html
I think from reading an earlier version of the Wheezy install guide, 
mention was made of a problem with pae and ways to deal with it in 
Debian. Installing Ubuntu was suggested as an alternative that might 
play more nicely than Debian. But reading the above doesn't seem to be 
something I can handle. Too many places to make mistakes.

>
> Other than that, there's little any of us can do without knowing more 
> specifics about the hardware and software in question.

Unfortunately for me, that is so. That is why I ask about any upcoming 
Install Fest.
One feature of my situation is that there are a lot of read errors 
reported on the Alt-F4 screen. and I have no basis for saying that they 
are significant vs. results of the probing for information about the 
hardware.

> FWIW, I've made a few visits to Action computer and have never been 
> impressed with their prices or service.
>
But you bring up another issue. I am not familiar with this area 
although I moved here in 2003, I don't explore much. Action Computer is 
where I bought this computer, not a place I'm particularly attached to. 
Can you suggest other places to shop for Linux-ready hardware locally? I 
live in Lafayette. Is there some Linux friendly computer hardware vendor 
north of Denver?  I hope you can recommend something better.

Thanks,
Paul



> Lori Reed
> http://www.Lightning-Rose.com
> http://som3000.sourceforge.net
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> On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Paul Condon <pecondon1 at gmail.com 
> <mailto:pecondon1 at gmail.com>> wrote:
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>     I have done this type of install before, but a long time ago. Now.
>     everything I try fails. Because I thought I knew how to do it, I
>     haven't
>     asked for help. too proud? too embarrassed?
>     I purchased a used computer from Action Computers in Arvada. The
>     people
>     in the store said that they did not support Linux, but, based on my
>     previous experience, I thought what support do I need? So begins a
>     long
>     journey. Much too long to fit in an initial post to this list.
>     Much too
>     unbelievable unless the reader can see and touch the hardware. I have
>     many install CDs burnt on
>     various dates from iso images of Debian at various stages of
>     development. Does the Debian install process no longer work unless one
>     uses some special new secret sauce?
>
>     When and where is the next Install Fest? I hope it is soon.
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