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06-24-2005, 04:43 PM
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Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Argentina
Distribution: Slack 10
Posts: 45
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Linux on an old 486 pc
I would like to know what linux distribution would be the most suitable option for an old 486pc with 32mb ram and 800mb HD.
I was thinking about a custome Slack 10 installation, but I would like to hear some opinions before going into that.
Is there any distro out there specially designed for old pcs?
My idea is to transform this old and faithful Compaq Presario in my new router (I'm already
using a P2 with slack 10 for this purpose).
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06-24-2005, 04:58 PM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Jun 2005
Posts: 4
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I'd recommend Damn Small Linux @ www.damnsmalllinux.org |
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06-24-2005, 05:02 PM
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Moderator
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: Grenoble
Distribution: Debian
Posts: 9,696
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You need one not compiled for Pentium. Debian comes in i386 version for sure. Slack also, probably.
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06-24-2005, 05:07 PM
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Member
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA U.S.
Distribution: I play with them all :-)
Posts: 316
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SLACKWARE WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THIS!!! ;-)
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06-24-2005, 05:09 PM
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LQ Guru
Registered: Jan 2002
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If you are already familar with Slackware, go with that. The Slackware packages is designed for a 486 and up.
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06-24-2005, 05:43 PM
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Registered: Nov 2004
Distribution: delilinux
Posts: 34
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Try Deli Linux.
It is made for old machines like that.
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06-24-2005, 10:52 PM
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Member
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA U.S.
Distribution: I play with them all :-)
Posts: 316
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The reason I say Slackware is that it is more mature and better supported than these new distros popping up out of the woodwork. However, if you like new and on-the-edge then I say go for it.
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06-27-2005, 09:16 PM
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Member
Registered: May 2003
Location: lake michigan
Distribution: Debian, Mint, Slackware
Posts: 457
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im usualy one to use either slackware or freebsd for machines like this
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06-27-2005, 10:45 PM
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Member
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA U.S.
Distribution: I play with them all :-)
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im usualy one to use either slackware or freebsd for machines like this
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These two are perfect in this scenario. |
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