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From: James C
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:41

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On 20/04/08 18:13, Zebee Johnstone wrote:
> In aus.computers.linux on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:16:53 GMT
> James C <enough.already@no.more.spam.please> wrote:
>> Ubuntu is very good, IMHO, but the default install is quite large,
>> which may be a problem for Graeme's "low spec" PC.
> 
> Hence suggesting a live CD.  There's going to be very little room for
> any install on a 4gb disk that already has XP on it.

True.  160MB RAM may not be enough for a live Ubuntu CD either.

Maybe Xubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/xubuntu)
would fit.

For a more complete experience of what Linux offers, Graeme could buy a 
second hard disk and install onto that.

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