Basic laptop Linux system?
I've been given an old lap top - probably ~500 mhz - but despite a format/ reload with Win2K and my best attempts at streamlining, the thing is just too slow to be of use. I thought perhaps Linux might be a solution, unfortunately I know absolutely nothing (I mean nothing) about Linux.
The laptop will predominantly be used around the house in a wireless network although it will also be used elsewhere for word processinig. I therefore need a minimal os that will run all the laptop's hardware (including USB ports), run an internet browser (preferably Explorer but not crucial), a basic WordPad-esque word processor, the odd MP3, a calculator and an anti-virus (AVG?) - that's about it. Invariably I'm looking to spend as little money as possible on this thing but would fortunately like all the software to be as basic (less memory load) as possible.
Help would be really appreciated! :)