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iamdavid
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_ 		25. April 2007 @ 08:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Would it be worth installing linux/something similar on my pc?
It is quite slow on running any more than two/three programs (eg gimp, wmp, Firefox)
Pc specs 
OS Name	Microsoft Windows

Version	4.90.3000   Build 3000

OS Manufacturer	Microsoft Corporation

System Name	*****

System Manufacturer	Gateway                        

System Model	G6-200                         

System Type	X86-based PC

Processor	AMD Athlon(tm) Processor AuthenticAMD ~1002 Mhz

BIOS Version	AMIBIOS (C)1999 American Megatrends Inc., Version 07.00.xx     

Windows Directory	C:\WINDOWS

Locale	****

Time Zone	****

Total Physical Memory	127.38 MB

Available Physical Memory	300.00 KB

Total Virtual Memory	843.41 MB

Available Virtual Memory	554.04 MB

Page File Space	716.03 MB
The only programs id want are ffox, something to run my iPod off + play music, a torrent program and gimp, possibly all at the same time.
I know id have to do a lot of reading, but if there was readme's that'd be enough- i can handle that.
I can also install on an old (win98 ) machine to test it out beforehand.

Alternatively, are there any WinMe compatible progs i can use to put music on my iPod + listen to music yet takes up v. little of my comps resources?
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krj15489
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_ 		25. April 2007 @ 13:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
linux can run perfectly on that hardware and at decent speeds. for ipod i would recommend yami pod and for music amarock. if you have never usd linux before i would recommend ubuntu or suse or mandriva. there are also so distros that are very resource friendly but not sure wich ones. janrocks could probably recommend a good distro for your hardware
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iamdavid
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_ 		25. April 2007 @ 13:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes but will it run faster?
if not then i wont even bother changing
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krj15489
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_ 		25. April 2007 @ 13:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes it will run faster than windows
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