How do I install Linux on my laptop?

by mangee

I would like to install Linux as my main operating system on my laptop. I currently have windows XP installed on my Compaq Presario 700. I am having major problems with my laptop and this seems like a perfect time to start over and learn some stuff about linux. I would like to wipe out everything on this laptop, Windows included and start fresh with linux. My main use of this laptop is “internet surfing/learning linux” as it is a little older and I have better computers for other applications.
Here are my system stats,
900mhz mobile AMD processor
256MB RAM
CD rom and floppy drive

So my question is, where do I start? How can I wipe out everthing on this computer and install Linux?

find the copy of linux u want pop it in your cd rom drive, let your laptop boot from cd follow the steps until u get to the disk partition part and you will have an option to delete all parions or somthing like that

Here go download fedora core 6. you can download it at www.fedora.org . Just download it and then have the linux os burned to a dvd. When the process is complete restart the computer and enter your BIOS, usually tapping the delete key or F1, F2. Set the cd to first boot and hdd to second save and exit by pressing F10 key and hit y and enter. Let dvd boot up and start the partion and formating process its all on the cd. Good luck

Hi,
If u want to install Linux ,get the cd for installation.
Start installation and rest of the things are done by Linux only.
Installation process is same as Windows only.It will ask u about partitioning and formating so select as per your need.

There is one flavor of Linux called KNOPPIX ,If u do not want to install and just learn Linux ,U can use that.U need to have bootable disc of Knoppix and it will load OS from cd only ,no installtion required.

and toshiba m200 tablet

by mangee

toshiba portege m400 tablet get Any help would be much appreciated.
i have linpus linux lite v1.0.7.E
I am using firefox.
When i try yahoo games it says there is an error with my settings and to try download java, but that is already downloaded and working correctly.
Im so confused.

Your laptop has a SEVERE case of UNCOMPATABILITY.

what linux do you have, what format are yahoo games what is your web browser.

plz tell me its fire fox -.-

THe link below will test to see if your java is working correctly. If you pass that test which game is causing the problem? I do not play yahoo games but I went to the site and tried a few and all they said was that windows was required or I had to download the game.