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can everyone help me what should i install to my pentium II of IBM computer which it uses only uses WIN nt and 95...>..>>> what linux should I use........
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Go for goal Linux
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You want as little overhead as possible. And, typically, the biggest overhead (EDIT: for desktops) comes from the GUI.
In that light, I would suggest using Ubuntu with Fluxbox over the default Gnome.
Here is a post by someone which gives more information related to old hardware and GUI:
http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2006/12/...untu-6061-610/
In that light, I would suggest using Ubuntu with Fluxbox over the default Gnome.
Here is a post by someone which gives more information related to old hardware and GUI:
http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2006/12/...untu-6061-610/
Last edited by Stylish; Nov 10th, 2008 at 3:33 pm.
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your link cant answer my question for the link but i want the pattern which is
WIN NT = what linux OS
WIN Xp = linux What
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WIN NT = what linux OS
WIN Xp = linux What
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Have you ever considered that there isn't necessarily a Linux operating system that corresponds with each Microsoft Windows release?
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i think their is....
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I don't exactly see what is the point of your question,
but I suggest that you have some old hardware with limitations and you want to replace your MS operating system(s) with linux.
I assume that you find some old machine and you want to try some linux on it.
If so:
1. You can have troubles with hardware limits, small hard drive space, small memory...
2. Or the Linux distro just woun't recognise your hardware (ethernet, soundcard ...).
I was once playing with old hardware and such limits...
I used the slackware...
But this is the hardest one...
If you are serious In this "Playing", I can guide you to get up your PC...
If you have some other reasons, forget it...
This is playing for only those who loves to solve technical problems but nightmare for those who want just "click and go"...
but I suggest that you have some old hardware with limitations and you want to replace your MS operating system(s) with linux.
I assume that you find some old machine and you want to try some linux on it.
If so:
1. You can have troubles with hardware limits, small hard drive space, small memory...
2. Or the Linux distro just woun't recognise your hardware (ethernet, soundcard ...).
I was once playing with old hardware and such limits...
I used the slackware...
But this is the hardest one...
If you are serious In this "Playing", I can guide you to get up your PC...
If you have some other reasons, forget it...
This is playing for only those who loves to solve technical problems but nightmare for those who want just "click and go"...
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Posting Whiz in Training
ok i think this forum must end coz microsoft and LInux are in different OS... and it may coz head aches to others
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What the hell are you guys on about
"In that light, I would suggest using Ubuntu with Fluxbox over the default Gnome"
"You can install OpenSuSe for linux. "
Look at the original post!
"my pentium II of IBM computer"
No modern linux distro will run with a full X server in any usable way with 64mb or less of RAM.
A linux desktop needs 384-512mb for a good user experiece.
Just buy a new PC.
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"WIN NT = what linux OS
WIN Xp = linux What "
Windows XP is a part of the NT family, I believe you are referring to NT4?
Thats a 10+ year old system. Linux didnt even exist in 1996.
"In that light, I would suggest using Ubuntu with Fluxbox over the default Gnome"
"You can install OpenSuSe for linux. "
Look at the original post!
"my pentium II of IBM computer"
No modern linux distro will run with a full X server in any usable way with 64mb or less of RAM.
A linux desktop needs 384-512mb for a good user experiece.
Just buy a new PC.
lastly
"WIN NT = what linux OS
WIN Xp = linux What "
Windows XP is a part of the NT family, I believe you are referring to NT4?
Thats a 10+ year old system. Linux didnt even exist in 1996.
Last edited by jbennet; Nov 17th, 2008 at 10:43 pm.
If i am helpful, please give me reputation points.
He asked "What should I install" and you answered "Buy a new pc".
And, as an addition, here is a quote from another forum:
That appears less than 384mb.. And even under 64mb. (I am unsure where you grabbed 64mb, most p2 systems can handle 256-512mb)
EDIT: Found a better list of OS's for old pcs: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=575456
ps: Are you serious?
Because:
GUI came in around 1994.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Linux)
And, as an addition, here is a quote from another forum:
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memory takeup seems to be about 40mb on dsl with fluxbox.
EDIT: Found a better list of OS's for old pcs: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=575456
ps: Are you serious?
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Originally Posted by jbennet
Linux didnt even exist in 1996.
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Originally Posted by Wikipedia
The Linux kernel has been marked by constant growth throughout its history. Since the initial release of its source code in 1991 [..]
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Linux)
Last edited by Stylish; Nov 18th, 2008 at 3:37 pm.
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