Linux on Windows 98 Machine

dabrowski · 04-25-2008, 07:05 PM

I just got a Windows 98 machine, and I'd like to use it to keep in the garage for "yardly" and "mechanical" research.

I'd like to put some type of Linux on it, but since it's working as 98, maybe it's best to keep it as is?

What do I need to find out about the machine to decide what Linux type to put on it, and what do I need to look into to get it to connect to my Verizon DSL?

Thanks.

shuuhen · 04-26-2008, 12:24 PM

Xubuntu might be a good option for that machine. For the internet, do you have a router? If you do, you can just connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable. You could probably also connect it to the modem directly, but you might have to deal with power cycling, etc. I think Xubuntu should do most of the configuration when it starts up (assuming it's connected to the modem at the time).

dabrowski · 04-26-2008, 06:56 PM

I put Ubutu on a CD and tried to install it but I can't figure out how to boot it. Any ideas? I realize this is going to be like dragging a kid through a mall on one of those leashes, but I'm kind of dumb on it.

04-25-2008, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
dabrowski Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Linux on Windows 98 Machine I just got a Windows 98 machine, and I'd like to use it to keep in the garage for "yardly" and "mechanical" research. I'd like to put some type of Linux on it, but since it's working as 98, maybe it's best to keep it as is? What do I need to find out about the machine to decide what Linux type to put on it, and what do I need to look into to get it to connect to my Verizon DSL? Thanks.

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shuuhen Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 981 OS: Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X 10.5.8, WinXP Pro, FreeBSD 6.0, Gentoo Linux My System	Re: Linux on Windows 98 Machine Xubuntu might be a good option for that machine. For the internet, do you have a router? If you do, you can just connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable. You could probably also connect it to the modem directly, but you might have to deal with power cycling, etc. I think Xubuntu should do most of the configuration when it starts up (assuming it's connected to the modem at the time). __________________ Has it been a few days since I replied to your thread? Don't panic! I'm a busy college student and may forget a post if I'm extra busy (or it might just take me a while to be able to do a decent reply). If you still need help and are awaiting my reply after a few days, PM me about it. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.

04-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dabrowski Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Linux on Windows 98 Machine I put Ubutu on a CD and tried to install it but I can't figure out how to boot it. Any ideas? I realize this is going to be like dragging a kid through a mall on one of those leashes, but I'm kind of dumb on it.