Re: Installing Debian with only 64mb RAM
On 4/18/15, peter.schleichmann@t-online.de
<peter.schleichmann@t-online.de> wrote:
> Hi there,
> I've found an old laptop (MAXDATA Artist Stanford) with 64mb ram and tried
> to install a minimal Debian system. The installer warned me about low system
> memory but I could continue. I didn't select any additional kernel module
> and continued again. After loading basic system components (like lilo
> installer, netcfg etc) the system showed a black screen with a white
> flashing cursor. And that's it. The installer doesn't go forward.
> How can I complete my Debian installation? I tried to add lowmem=2 and
> lowmem=1 to the boot options of the Debian installer, but the problem stays
> unresolved.
> Can I disable network support (I saw that the system tried to load
> wpasupplicant and so on which I don't need)? Or is it possible to use a swap
> partition or a “swap usb-stick” for the installer?
>
> If there is no solution with the Debian installer, is it possible to install
> Debian manually?
>
> Thank you for any help!
>
> Peter
Hi Peter.
I have seen the various answers to your post. There is the possibillity
to use quite another system. Personally, O am scrapping my Microsoft
systems and considering to go Debian. As open system I have used NetBSD.
But there ate some problems with a few non-open systems, which can run
on Linux.
My advice is to use NetBSD on your "tiny" system. Look at is home-page,
http://www.netbsd.org/ , and study the NetBSD Guide a bit. It is found at
http://www.netbsd.org/docs/guide/en/index.html
There are some terms which wil be new to you. The first disk is called wd0.
It contains a "disk label" which describes how 'one* *single* BIOS partition is
used. That is, there are no special BIOS partitions for booting, swap, home,
et cetera.
I am certain that you can get it to run smoothly on your laptop. Do not forget
to look into the packet system, where you will find the extras that
you may need.
Good luck with your tiny system.
Hans
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