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stinkbuttdog 11-16-2007 10:56 PM
Devil Linux and a x86:) HELP
 
Ok, I want to simply find out which Devil Linux distro is complatible with my venerable x86, 233MHz Intel machine. I'm really, REALLY quite new to the Linux scene. The site lists 486 compatibility. What distro would I need for my Pentium MMx 233MHz?

Please help!

weibullguy 11-17-2007 07:09 PM
Use the 486 version. The 586 and 686 versions are for multi-processor machines.

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elliott678 11-18-2007 12:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by weibullguy (Post 2962514)
Use the 486 version. The 586 and 686 versions are for multi-processor machines.
I would think the 586 would be a better match, not that you will notice a big difference, but if it is presented to you, use it. 486 or 586 builds would work fine. The SMP builds are for multiprocessor machines, but having the SMP flag enabled in the kernel will not usually cause problems on a non-multiprocessor system.

586 - Pentium, AMD K5 & K6
686 - Pentuim Pro, II, III, AMD K6-2


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