Hello,
I have just installed Red Hat Linux 9.0 on my PC (Intel Pentium 233 Mhz MMX, Ram 64 Mo, Disk space 8 Go, Graphic card : Matrox Millenium 4 Mo). There was no problem during installation. However, everything is extremely slow : the least application (even the desktop menu) takes several minutes to open.
Please advise : Can Debian Linux do better ? And what is better : upgrade Red Hat to Debian or install Debian from zero ?
Thank you in advance.
Cordially,
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Saying "everything is extremely slow" does not allow a prognosis without more specific info.
Debian Linux in general allows you to fine-tune a Linux installation and use the superior Debian packaging system but is meant for those who are knowledgeable or those who are willing to learn and read the manuals. (Which I do badly ;-) )
There is no such thing as upgrade Red Hat to Debian: they are two different distros with different objectives, each excelling in their own areas.
If you are new to Linux and want to learn Debian there are several options:
1. Use a Debian distro that is already pre-packaged, e.g. Knoppix, there are others. Use Google to search.
2. Use Debian as is from minimum CD, full CD or boot floppies. Described in http://www.debian.org
In the latter case: be patient and read the manuals, it is not meant to be an install on the fly: you are building a finely-tuned machine.
We will help you when you specify specific problem areas in detail.
Hugo.
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