From: jdahl@rchland.vnet.ibm.com (Jared Dahl) Subject: Worst possible 386 setup Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1993 22:36:33 GMT
I intend to put Linux on the next PC system that I
purchase. Funds are a bit low right now (just bought
a house) so I probably will start with a 386. I have
read the FAQ, but want more opinions. I wanna run
X11, and I will be modifying source.
What would be the worst possible setup that I could get
away with on a 386 system and still run Linux, with regards
to:
HD Type:
HD space:
Memory:
Video:
Floppies:
Math Coprocessor:
Ports:
Mouse:
Also, what would you recommend?
HD Type:
HD space:
Memory:
Video:
Floppies:
Math Coprocessor:
Ports:
Mouse:
What kind of things should I look out for? (incompatible
cards that are common, types of hardware that have no
drivers)
Would it be possible to set this machine up as an Internet
node? (I have a friend who is running his NeXT as one)
Please post answers.
Jared Dahl
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