[pm-h] Can't Move to Linux

[Mike Flannigan]

I would like to get any flavor of Linux installed
to my older-generation computer.  I have 2
old computers:
x86 Family 6 Model 7 Stepping 3 AT/AT Compatible 130,596 KB Ram
Intel (R) 4 CPU 1400 MHz 130,352 KB Ram

I know that x86 is a Pentium 3.


I have tried 2 different downloaded versions
of the single CD install:
Fedora 12 i686-LIVE
I don't want a dual boot - I want a clean install.

I have tried it at least 15 times.
It boots to the disk and gets to various places
each time.  Sometimes it freezes soon on
the lemon icon blue screen.  Usually it gets
past that, sometimes to the "Press 'I' to enter
interactive startup".  It takes the 'I' I press,
but never does anything after that.  I have
let it run all night, but it doesn't do anything
else.

I want to make a move from Win to Linux and
need a starting point.  Buying a new computer
is not out-of-the-question, but I'd like to put
that off until later if possible.

I have an old Dell portable and a 64 bit Linux
2-yo portable I am also willing to use for this.

I am open to any suggestions on what to do
and what to use.


Mike Flannigan