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I would like to install a Linux OS on a system which currently has the windows 98 OS installed but be able to use both OS's (not at the same time...obviously). I am unsure what version of Linux I would like to install as I am very new to the ideas and concepts of the Linux OS. I bought the book "Linux for dummies" (5th edition), which comes with a full version of Fedora Core but the system in question only has 128MB of ram and I do not know if this is enough to run any kind of Linux. I would greatly appreciate anyone's help with this project.
Muki
Posted 2015-07-10T08:04:35.383
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First of all, avoid all for Dummies books. They're typically useless. Secondly, there's Damn Small Linux, which can run on something much less (486DX2 with 16MB of RAM). However, I'd recommend ditching this project if it has no bearing on your livelihood -- you will gain very little practical experience if you succeed. – Larssend – 2015-07-10T08:12:49.210
1Linux runs no problem with 128MB of RAM, and you shouldn't have any issues installing on such an older system, the issue is support for "modern" GUI's (KDE/Gnome) .. the real question is though, what will you be using this for? A server, a "desktop", other nefarious deeds? .. A server should be fine to do an install without GUI, other stuff might require some finagling of the software; you'll also need to partition the drive so you can dual boot the Windows and Linux systems (easy enough with the installers) .. You could also try "live" editions that don't install anything if you're curious. – txtechhelp – 2015-07-10T08:14:53.337