Re: Linux Installation
> Dear Sir/Madam,
>
> I am a Linux novice who would like to get started with Debian Linux. I
> currently have a Zenith Data Systems 486 33MHz SX with 16Mb of RAM, a 125Mb
> Hard Drive, a 1.44Mb floppy, and a VGA display. I have successfully
> installed the base system, unfortunately I would like to run X-window for
> Linux. I doubt that it would work on only a 125Mb hard drive, and I don't
> even have a CD-ROM. It would be nice if someone could steer me towards an
> inexpensive option for the minimum hardware required to run X. I have no
> real experience with UNIX or Linux and would like to use this system for a
> learning platform. I have attempted to install a IDE compatable CD-ROM on
> a Plug-and-Play compatable sound card but have not been able to get this
> set-up to detected or used by Linux. Could you offer any suggestions?
you need a bigger hard disk,i use nearly the same computer ( 486/DX2 50
mhz,16 MB ram,1.7 GIG hard disk,bare-bone vga) and yes i use X (on 16
color except when running xquake,but even with this low end system,Star
Office run fine),about your CD,does your hard disk is IDE,if yes,plug the
CD on the same interface as the hard disk and put the jumper (if there's
one) on the slave setting (a manual help there but on my CD unit,it's
clearly marked).
> Might it be a better idea to aquire a new/er computer on which to install
> Linux. Could you please tell me the hardware which would keep me within a
> ~$500 budget ( I am a high school student with limited funds). Even a 386
> type computer would be okay, if it works with Linux, but where could I find
> parts? I have a 14" VGA monitor which I'm planning to use with this
> system. My main problem is picking devices which are comptable with Linux,
> what would you recommend? Please offer any help you can.
for a 500$ budget,you can buy a texas size hard disk (say in the 4 to 6
GIG range).
Alain
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