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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Goddard, Kansas, USA
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I have a crappy 120Mhz Intel box under my desk that I am wanting to use for playing around with Linux/Unix server/client, file sharing, etc.
Is there a good linux release for this slow machine. As this was a free computer I would rather not have to spend money on it. Long downloads are not a problem if you can direct me to a download site for the OS.
Thanks.
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Join Date: May 2001
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Originally posted by cshuman:
<STRONG>I have a crappy 120Mhz Intel box under my desk that I am wanting to use for playing around with Linux/Unix server/client, file sharing, etc.
Is there a good linux release for this slow machine. As this was a free computer I would rather not have to spend money on it. Long downloads are not a problem if you can direct me to a download site for the OS.
Thanks.</STRONG>
linuxiso.org. any distro should run fine as long as you don't install x windows.
[ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: jtc ]
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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I have decided on Debian 2.2 r3. The reason I have done this is because they have versions for x86, alpha, powerpc, 680x0, etc.
I don't know if it is a good distribution or not but the thought of being able to run on three machines all w/ differant processors in my house was intriguing (I also have a mac LC475 that it will run on).
What do you think?
Let me know.
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Niskayuna, NY USA
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Here's my 2¢
Linux is Linux is Linux is Linux. Granted there are lots of distributions, but, if you get the CD from a web site it will all be the same kernal, and simmilar if not identicle add-ons. My advice, get RedHat they have probably the largest base of people who use any distribution, so you can get more help there, even though as I said Linux is . . . . I personally just made a Linux box (waiting for the network and graphics cards though) and am about to kick into gear playing with that.
However, right now I am using SuSE on my G3 (If you are getting a distribution for your Mac, get SuSE, it's the best deal, however if you are a total newbie, get the new Yellow Dog version that is really easy to install) My problem is that the background is really grainy and annoying. Is there anyway to get better resolution (or more colors) in Linux?
Thanks
Snitty
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