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Re: Old x486 as thin client



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On Sat, Feb 07, 2004 at 07:16:32PM -0500, Andy Firman wrote:
> I have always wanted to do this.  How do you have the 486s run an
> X server without an OS? 

Heh, you don't.

> Or do they get a base Debian install?

Get a base Debian install, fetch a display manager.

> Also, what are the best hardware thin clients for this sort of setup?

Dunno, I've only done it just to do it with more powerful machines.
Considering X is 20 years old or so, it should give you an idea.

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