You can fix it!

Ever have that old computer you never figured out why it wouldn't start up? Or if it did it was as slow as molasses? Well I have too. Until one day I started wondering if there was anything I could do with that thing! There is!

Have you ever heard of Linux? It is a free operating system! Like windows but I think a little better in some ways. You don't have to pay for it being reason #1. Which means you can use it on that dust collector you call your "old computer".

Once it is installed you will be amazed at how that ol PC is kicking again. And it isnt that hard to do either! All you need is a burning program, Internet access and a little patience. And some coffee!!!

First google "linux"

Then when you get to linux's web page, Look for a "Distribution list"

Go there and check a few out. A good one to start with would be "Puppy" linux. It is easy to set up and you can run it without having to install it on your computer. Its what you call a "live cd"

Now you have to download the ISO file from the Puppy website.

Find the download section and find a "final" copy to download. It should end in ISO.

ISO is the file format. It is basically an Image file you burn to disc. You can burn it with Nero or almost any burning program you have.

Once you have downloaded the file to your desktop. Burn the image file to disc on the slowest speed possible. Once you have the disc burned you can turn on the old pc and get started.

Once you start it up hit f2 or f10 or whatever it says to get to the bios setting. Once there look around for a "boot " settings. Make sure the first one is set to CD rom and the last one is set to Hard drive. Then open the cd rom and insert disc. Then exit and save. Usually ESC will do it.

Then it will reboot. And you will see "Press any key to boot from cd" hit any button at that point. Then all you do is follow the directions and it will set it up! Don't worry it wont mess anything up.
And once you are in you can choose to install to your hard drive after you play with it for a while!

You'll be amazed at how many programs are already built in to the cd! You can do lots more than you can with windows!

And they have tons of forums and websites dedicated to helping you learn the Linux operating system.

I suggest you try a couple different live cd's before you install just one. Try UBUNTU. They one is GREAT for the beginner or advanced user!

And its cool as hell if you haven't seen it before!

You could even try it on your newer PC too!

Any questions just add a comment!