[indigo]

I have a quite old desktop with 64MB ram, 12GB HDD, celeron processor (around 500mhz). is it possible to use linux with this config? i want to try a Live Linux CD, V 5.0.1, or should i try some older version?

[seth k]

it is possible to use live CD on that kind of PC ...in-fact the hard disk capacity doesn't matter coz for a live CD it can work without a hdd..for the RAM though it is abit small but it can still work but at a very low speed (it is more of memory dependent)for the processor there is no worry that will work ..basically it will work !!! but it will be too slow ..even if you get a lower version the problem will still be the same unless you increase the RAM to 128MB ...the basic principle to this is that optical disks are very slow to access hence the only thing that will boost the speed is by loading as much DATA to the RAM ...

[Rajvardhan Solanki]

Sure, Linux will operate easily on your computer.try gettin Linux mepis, coz it is best for beginners, then after some time upgrade to Ubuntu.Anyways, u can directly also start Ubuntu, but it is gonna make some problems if you dont know how to use linux.

[youngdominic]

You really need 128Mb RAM for a good experience with the full-featured Linux desktops. Upgrade to 128 if you possibly can.Then try PCLinuxOS - the best desktop Linux by far...http://www.pclinuxos.com

[brian ?]

No, No, No, No, No, No, NO, NO NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!Use a live CD, keep windows, or Dual boot

[Mike0001]

I have Linux on my Linksys SLUG with 32Mb RAM!