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Installing Linux on a 486
Name: Mary Schmoe Date: July 12, 2000 at 15:32:23 Pacific
Comment:
I have an old 486 that i want to install Linux on, but i don't know what distro/version to use - it is 25 mhz, has 640 KB memory and a 330 meg hard drive (no CD-ROM or modem)... I'd really appreciate any suggestions.
Name: Apple Date: July 13, 2000 at 22:10:09 Pacific
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you should have no problem installing on a 486. I've installed on a 386. The 640k of memory is a problem, however. You should consider finding some extra RAM. A hardware show is a good place to start. You probably can't order it anymore. 4-8 megs is a safe goal. Slackware is a good distro mainly because it WON"T install all the extras. X WILL be slow. You can bet on that. And, I wouldn't install the Linux source because of the limited space. Good luck.
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Response Number 2
Name: Mary Schmoe Date: July 14, 2000 at 14:57:51 Pacific
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well we don't have many hardware shows in my part of the world but i'll find some more RAM somewhere... and i'll try with Slackware - thanx
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