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How install Ubuntu on old Compaq notebook?

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I have an old Compaq notebook. I want to install Ubuntu 12.04.

The notebook has these specs:

AMD Athlon CPU

30 GB HD

512 MB memory

14" screen

Can I install on this notebook? The notebook now has Windows XP, but I don't need to keep it.

The notebook has CD and USB, is using USB faster?

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answered 1 Year ago skipu · Accepted Answer

I have installed Ubuntu on a machine that has less specifications than yours, and it works. It's slow, but works. If you don't mind the system being slow, then its OK. Otherwise I would seriously get a diffrent machine, or if that's not a option upgrade atleast the RAM in yours.

As far as CD or USB? I would use USB.

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