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Old 09-24-2003, 02:40 AM   #1
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Linux DIstrobutions On FLoppy????

I have an old 486 at&t globalyst laptop, the pcmcia sockets do no work....and i was wondering if there is an old linux distro with a gui capable of installing from floppy, Thanks, Frog
 
Old 09-24-2003, 03:07 AM   #2
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