Linux OS

I've done some more research on the different "distributions" for Linux. I found three others that sounded better, but I can't find out how much hardware is needed. And I can't figure out how to download. One has to get them from either a ftp site or a "mirror" site. Many moons ago I understood how to ftp, but no longer. When I went to mirror sites, I wasn't sure what to try (a folder or each item within the folder) Even found one distribution that can be run from a stick, however, the Gateway doesn't have any USB ports. I've given up on trying to install a Linux operating system on the old Gateway computer. It's just too old.

No Ubuntu

Well, after looking at the cd cover and the computer, I've discovered that Ubuntu needs at least 256mg of RAM and of course the machine has only 128mg. I tried anyway just to run Ubuntu from the cd, but that didn't work. So, I'm trying Edubuntu next. (Continuing...later) Now I find out that Edubuntu is for workstations working from a server, not a stand alone machine. So, I guess I'll have to start over or purchase 128mg to install into that old machine. InfoPower or Cass, do you want the CD's???

Edubuntu OR Ubuntu

I had decided awhile ago that I wanted to try an opensource operating system after listening to several podcasts from EdTechLive about opensource software. I went online and could have downloaded either operating system but I am going to try it on a stand alone computer so I ordered the free cd's. They arrived yesterday! I think that I'll try Ubuntu, since it won't have all the educational software that comes bundled with Edubuntu. Wish me luck!