Install Linux Kernel on old laptop

**Angelica Maria** · 02-04-2010

Hello,
I would just install the Linux kernel on an old laptop. Already, this is only the kernel was the shell? Does it run on a PC with a Pentium MMX, 64 MB of RAM? Is it that I could program in C + +? With Qt (if I have a GUI)? With this work on my laptop? What are your suggestions on this. Any help regarding this topic is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

**SoftWore** · 02-04-2010

Hello,

Already, this is only the kernel was the shell?

No, but you do not need anyway to install the kernel.

Code:

Does it run on a PC with a Pentium MMX, 64 MB of RAM?

Yes, I think this largly depends in this.

Will I be able to program in C + +? With Qt (if I have a GUI)?

I do not think you should have any problems regarding this.

**Windowed** · 02-04-2010

Hello,
The trick is that the PC is not equipped with a network card, or I do not know the run. So, for Linux is a pity because the Internet is widely used. Do I install Debian? I found Enlightenment as distribution, but I did not feel that they can code C + + / Qt. Do you know if you can code in C + + / Qt? Is it okay to code web sites (PHP5.3 / MYSQL5) with?

**NetWorkInG** · 02-04-2010

Hello,

The trick is that the PC is not equipped with a network card, or I do not know the run. So, for Linux is a pity because the Internet is widely used.
Do I install Debian?

Yes, completely. With CDs or DVDs. Note that an Ethernet card, it costs very cheap.

Code:

I found Enlightenment as distribution, but I can not feel that encode C + + / Qt. Do you know if you can code in C + + / Qt? Is it okay to code websites (PHP5.3 / MYSQL5) with?

Enlightenment was not a distribution. But yes, you can do C + + with any distribution. If you need any more help regarding this topic then please do post back.

**Ash maker** · 02-04-2010

Hello,
I also want to install a linux kernel on old laptop. Ok, how do I have a linux without graphic, I can program in C + + with Qt on my Dell Latitude CP? It takes a special distro? I mean to say that would I have to use a special linux distribution for that. If you have any suggestion for me then please post them. Also if you know any software which can do this job then I would be pleased.