Hi

I am very new to Linux, but very keen to learn it.

I am having a desktop of 300 MHz with 128 MB RAM and 30 GB hard drive with Windows XP.
My first question is - Is there any version/flavour of Linux available that can be installed on above system especially Fedora with less compromise in terms of speed?

I am also having a 6 GB extra hard drive.

Please give me the suggesion what should I do ?
- Should I Make a dual operating system
- or use separate hard drive for linux as I am afraid using dual opearing system as if it may disturb Windows XP also, thereby making other windows based application non functional.

Also if u could show me the way to install linux, I would be very grateful.

Please help me out.

Thanks in advance.