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Re: Can I use Linux ?
On Fri, 17 May 1996, Yaron Kaplan wrote:
> Hello all
>
> This is my first message I post in any mailing list, after Ira suggested
> me connecting to it. So far, I saw you have many messages here. I hope
> that this is the right way to send it.
>
> (5-lines paragraph about UltiNet was deleted !)
>
> I'dlike very much to install Linux on my computer, because it seems to
> be a very nice OS. I understand that it can be re-programmed and
> compiled
> again, and that's impressing.
>
> There are three problems in my computer that may cause difficulties
> installing it:
>
> 1. I don't have a CD-ROM.
You don't have to, just copy the install to your H.D and install it
from there.
> 2. My boot drive is 5.25 inch.
You can just make a 5.25 inch boot & root disks. if you install form
the H.D it will be do.
> 3. I have 2 HDs, and the second one needs disk manager device driver in
>order that DOS will be able to access it (It's 1.3GB).
????
>
> The computer is 386-40 with 8mb.
It will do for running every thing, The X will be very slow, you
will be able to compile new kernels (do it before you go to sleep...)
Don't forget to make swap partition !!!
> Now, how hard will installation will be ?
The install isn't hard, go for it. (backup important things before
installing.)
> Answers would be appreciated... !!
>
> Bye
> Yaron
hope I helped.
Asi.
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