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I would like to install a Linux OS on a system which currently has the windows 98 OS installed but be able to use both OS's (not at the same time...obviously). I am unsure what version of Linux I would like to install as I am very new to the ideas and concepts of the Linux OS. I bought the book "Linux for dummies" (5th edition), which comes with a full version of Fedora Core but the system in question only has 128MB of ram and I do not know if this is enough to run any kind of Linux. I would greatly appreciate anyone's help with this project.

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Lubuntu 14.04 LTS requires only 128MB RAM. Lubuntu 14.04 is a Long Term Support release that will be supported by updates until April, 2017. The later releases of Lubuntu require a minimum of 512MB RAM. Lubuntu 14.04 32-bit is compatible with your computer. Download it from the official Lubuntu/GetLubuntu/LTS webpage.

Unlike many "tiny" varieties of Linux, Lubuntu 14.04 does not present the user with a challenging text based interface. Lubuntu's LXDE desktop environment is comparable to Windows XP in look and feel.

Lubuntu is similar to Ubuntu with a much more lightweight desktop environment, so to help you get started with your project I also recommend that you download the free Getting Started with Ubuntu 14.04 written by the Ubuntu Manual Team. Getting Started with Ubuntu 14.04 is a comprehensive beginners guide for the Ubuntu operating system.

The official Ubuntu documentation for Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server is found here.

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