Hi
I have always been curious about using linux, but i was always scared to replace the OS in my laptop as I did not want to lose my documents and other data. Now finally I have bought a new computer so i would like to install Linux on my old one. But I am unsure about how to go about it.
Can any one please give me pointers on how to go about it?
I will be using the laptop for the basic home/office purposes, mainly web access, email some word processing and a few spreadsheets. And not to forget a few MP3's . If I am able to play some games That would be a bonus ( Nothing hard care just stuff like solitaire etc)
So Can any one please advice me what i should do?
The Laptop I am using is about 6 years old.
It is a sony Viao PCG GX 580
Intel Pentium 4 Mobile CPU 1.7 Ghz
512 MB RAM
Sony CD-RW CRX810E
2 PCMCI Slots
Network Adapter
It also has a Sound card Yahama AC - XG
Build in Modem (Conexant Ambit Soft 56K Data fax Modem)
40 GB Hdd Partationed into 25 + 15 GB Sections
Any And All help will be greatly appreciated
thanks in advance
-Tushar
ps I consider my self a decently tech savy person but am by no means an expert or even close to one so please bear that in mind
thanks again
I have always been curious about using linux, but i was always scared to replace the OS in my laptop as I did not want to lose my documents and other data. Now finally I have bought a new computer so i would like to install Linux on my old one. But I am unsure about how to go about it.
Can any one please give me pointers on how to go about it?
I will be using the laptop for the basic home/office purposes, mainly web access, email some word processing and a few spreadsheets. And not to forget a few MP3's . If I am able to play some games That would be a bonus ( Nothing hard care just stuff like solitaire etc)
So Can any one please advice me what i should do?
The Laptop I am using is about 6 years old.
It is a sony Viao PCG GX 580
Intel Pentium 4 Mobile CPU 1.7 Ghz
512 MB RAM
Sony CD-RW CRX810E
2 PCMCI Slots
Network Adapter
It also has a Sound card Yahama AC - XG
Build in Modem (Conexant Ambit Soft 56K Data fax Modem)
40 GB Hdd Partationed into 25 + 15 GB Sections
Any And All help will be greatly appreciated
thanks in advance
-Tushar
ps I consider my self a decently tech savy person but am by no means an expert or even close to one so please bear that in mind
thanks again