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I have an old computer which currently runs Windows XP. I want to give Ubuntu (v12.10) a try since I heard that it requires less RAM than XP to operate. Here are its specs:

OS: Windows XP
RAM: 1GB
HDD: 40GB
GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon 7000 64MB
PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium IV 2.0 Ghz

Can someone give me advice on how to install Ubuntu? I wish to install it on the entire disk with no partitions whatsoever and to permanently delete Windows XP.

Are the specs of my PC enough to smoothly run Ubuntu and at the same time do some basic tasks (document editing, internet browsing, music, videos and some old games)?

Will Ubuntu have the drivers for my hardware?

Thank you very much!

Braiam
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I suggest that you run and use the Demo version first before completely removing your XP. Select "Try" from the image below

Selecting type to install

If it all goes well and you are satisfy with the result that you get. Install Ubuntu by selecting "Replace Window 7 with Ubuntu" where in your case, Window 7 will be Window XP.

For more information, visit here

Installation type

As for graphics driver, I recommend you visit this page on how to update/upgrade your driver to latest. Read it carefully as yours could be under the legacy drivers category. Don't just copy and paste the command line as some packages will be under a different name.

To check if Ubuntu support your video card. Visit here

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AFwcxx
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i run 12.04 on my 1.5Ghz atom netbook with 1.5Gb ram. It works fine. Basics are pretty smooth but games dont work and some software like Steam are a little laggish..) but i think your system could make it better :) give it a try anyway. I made it this way: 2GB swap, 10GB /, 28GB /home.

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