Asks me for the place where the media where the linux package is stored

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Installing Red Hat Linux 9.0 on a Dell GX620 with a Pentium 3.2 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM is problematic due to media recognition issues. The installer fails to recognize the Linux CD, prompting repeated requests to insert the CD even when it is already in the drive. Users suggest switching to a more modern distribution like Kubuntu, which offers better hardware support and updated software. Kubuntu is confirmed to be compatible with Pentium processors, and users are encouraged to choose between versions 3.4.2 and the beta 3.5.1. However, installation of Kubuntu 3.4.2 also encounters issues, as it fails to read from the CD during the loading process, despite the CD's integrity being verified. This indicates ongoing challenges with CD media compatibility for Linux installations on older hardware.
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I want to install Red hat Linux 9.0 on my comp.

I have dell gx620, pentium 3.2 ghz 2mb cache, 945g chipset, 1 gb ram, philips cd/dvd reader and writer.

I tried installing it. It asks me for the place where the media where the linux package is stored. When I press on Local CD Rom it always asks me to insert the linux CD when it is already inserted.

How can I get rid of this problem.\?

Thank you for the help
 
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Why are you installing such a old distro (Redhat 9.0) on such a new computer?

I would go and download Kubuntu since that's what most people like nowadays:

http://www.kubuntu.org/

Kubuntu is going to have the lastest software and have much better hardware support.
 
Thank you for the reply.

Kubuntu looks good. I think I'll try it. Should I download the beta 3.5.1 or go with the 3.4.2 version?

BTW, it is compatible with pentium, right?
 
sid_galt said:
Thank you for the reply.

Kubuntu looks good. I think I'll try it. Should I download the beta 3.5.1 or go with the 3.4.2 version?

BTW, it is compatible with pentium, right?

yes.

oh and there is also a distro called Ubuntu which you might want to look at as well.
 
ComputerGeek said:
oh and there is also a distro called Ubuntu which you might want to look at as well.

The Kubuntu page says that it is based on Ubuntu but has support for the KDE desktop too.
 
sid_galt said:
The Kubuntu page says that it is based on Ubuntu but has support for the KDE desktop too.

no, it only has support for the kde desktop.

personally, I think that KDE is cluttered and messy. GNOME is much cleaner UI wise.
 
If your used to Windows, KDE is the better choice.
 
Alright, major trouble.

I tried installing kubuntu 3.4.2. It boots but when it is on the 'loading additional components' step, it says that it can't read from the cd-rom. I checked the integrity of the cd and it was valid.

What do I do? I can't proceed forward with the installation.
 
Can anyone help?
 

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