Re: Is Linux much easier to install on 68k or PPC?
Howdy,
very sound advice, I'm running on an AcerAcros and you can't get much more
generic than that. with a 14" monitor and all standard IDE stuff. Nary a
problem installing Linux on this or my 'OLD' IBM laptop. Even the SB PNP16
sound card works flawlessly ($99). Unless you absolutely need an Apple
stay away from all that high priced proprietary stuff.
Well, that's my $0.02 worth
On Tue, 14 Jan
1997, Nathan L. Cutler wrote:
> >>>>> "Jim" == Jim Blaney <Jim.Blaney@cais.cais.com> writes:
>
> Jim> Can anyone give me non-emotional advice on whether Linux
> Jim> would install "much easier" on an apple system than on an
> Jim> intel box?
>
> Jim> If my goal is to buy a used computer that has the best shot
> Jim> of getting Linux up in a hurry, what should i get? I realize
> Jim> this could be a loaded question, but I really need to know.
>
> Since you asked for advice, here's mine: Buy an intel box consisting
> exclusively of inexpensive components. You're almost certain not to
> have any trouble. For example: standard no-name PCI motherboard with
> 256K synchronous cache, Intel or AMD Pentium-type chip (midrange Hz is
> the best bang for the buck), on-board dual port IDE controller,
> standard IDE hard drive or two (in the 1-2 Gb range, again, best bang
> for the buck), no-name S3 Trio 64 type video card with one or two Mb
> of memory, any fairly good 15" digital monitor. It's best, if you can
> hack it psychologically, to buy individual components and put your box
> together yourself. If your number one priority is to get a box up and
> running as soon as possible, this is the way to go. Don't mess with
> SCSI or any brand-name products whatsoever. If you need a CD-ROM,
> insist on an IDE/ATAPI-type, not one that connects to a special card,
> Soundblaster, SCSI bus, etc. You'll only get into trouble. You'll
> most likely get it to work eventually, but is it worth the hassle?
>
> HTH and Good Luck.
>
> --
> Nathan L. Cutler
> Linux Enthusiast
> http://www.cise.ufl.edu/~nlc
>
>
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