linux 6.1

[Tone39]

:cool:
Can any body explain why RedHat linux 6.1 will not install next to Win ME.on my desktop its loads ok on my Sony laptop Win 98 ,
Laptop hard drive is 6.gig,Win 98, mem 64, processor AMD-k6.500 mgz, Phoenix Bios
Desktop hard drive 80.gig. Win Me,mem 512, Pentium 4. Award bios
any suggestions what Distro will install,
been trying for 2 weeks now, not giving up need to try this out on desktop.:rolleyes:

[Bokkenka]

Are you getting some error? How far will the installer go? How much free space is there on the hard-drive for RedHat.

I doubt it, but the P4 <wincingly> might </w> be confusing it. I forget which came out when. Any newer distro should overcome that, if it is the problem. Since you're familiar with RedHat, try version 7.3.

[mdwatts]

Any reason you are attempting to install such a old Redhat version on new hardware?

Redhat 6.1 will not have support for the newer hardware.

[Tone39]

:eek: I didn't know Linux 6.1 was that old .
its gets as far as loading packages then just sits there no error, just sits there, I waited an hour it did nothing had to press reset to get machine back amongst the living.

Thanks every one :)

[mdwatts]

Glad to help...

You should have no problems installing Redhat 7.3 or their latest beta version.