Older Computers

[cj]

Pete Holsberg wrote:
> I'm thinking about trying to convince the people in my over-55 community 
> to think of Linux when they buy their next computer.
>
> Is it safe to say that all 2007 desktop computers with wired Ethernet 
> will have no problems with (K)Ubuntu?
>
> Is it safe to say that even older ones with wired Ethernet will have no 
> problems?
>  
>   
im using wired ethernet to get my internet..no problems so far. however 
i havent tried the current Kubuntu (kubuntu 7.04) on any older machines. 
but heres the system requirements


Very minimal system requirements (from 
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/SystemRequirements)

64mb ram
2 gb hdd space
300 mhz 32-bit processor
VGA card capable of 640x480 graphics
CD-Rom

Recommended: (from the same site listed above)
500 mhz 32 bit processor
192 mb ram
8 gig hdd
Graphics card capable of 1024x768 
Sound card
CD Rom
Networking card


HTH

--cj