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I didn't mention linux as this is a windows board, but for slower machines - linux always trumps.
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Anyone have 3.1?
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I didn't mention linux as this is a windows board, but for slower machines - linux always trumps.
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BTW it's a 400 Mhz PII OCed to 450 Mhz. Where can I get Linux for free?
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Nope.hagrid said:
Linux may be obtained for free in a LOT of places, depending on which distribution you want.
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Captain Newbie said:Nope.
Linux may be obtained for free in a LOT of places, depending on which distribution you want.
I just want something that can get the rig past the POST screen lol. Preferably the smallest file size.
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MRD can answer this better than I, but for small linux I'd do Ubuntu with just the C compilers you need installed. (I use Fedora on my desktops; it's kinda bloated for anything smaller than 512MB of RAM)
Ubuntu, like all distros OTOH, gives you the ability to select just which packages you want.
Ubuntu, like all distros OTOH, gives you the ability to select just which packages you want.
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Go to www.debian.org. Download the net install disc for x86. This is only about 100 mb. Burn it to cd. Boot this cd and follow the automatic installation instructions. It's pretty easy to use. Some distros are a bit more user friendly, but debian is pretty easy, and we can help you through it. It has good development support and a nice package manager.
If you can't figure out what to download, let me know and I'll get you a link.
If you can't figure out what to download, let me know and I'll get you a link.
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Can you give me a link? I got lost looking through a bunch of other links.
thx
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Ok. Booted the PC with the CD in the drive and installed the OS. Downloaded then desktop package (I think, can't remember).
It then told me that it was done installing the OS, and then it rebooted.
I logged in, but I thought it was going to load a windows-like environment, but instead it just left me there on a DOS-like environment.
Did I do everything right?
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It then told me that it was done installing the OS, and then it rebooted.
I logged in, but I thought it was going to load a windows-like environment, but instead it just left me there on a DOS-like environment.
Did I do everything right?
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Wow, quick reply.
Yes, it's debian I'm talking about.
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OK, during the installation, there's a point where it offers you sets of packages to install. Things like desktop, web server, etc. You have to put an X next to desktop and then install that. Then you'll boot into a gui. If you choose one of the servers, it might not install the pretty gui stuff.
You can install it later too, but you have to choose stuff package by package. To do this, you use a program called aptitude. This brings up lists of packages you can install. You select the ones you want (I forget what key does it), then another key goes and downloads and installs them all. You would first make sure to install the X.org package (or maybe it's still XFree86, I'm not sure, but pick X.org if you have a choice).
Linux can have a very pretty gui desktop if that is what you want, I think you just chose the wrong option during install.
It might be better to post questions from here on in in the Alt OS forums where all the linux geeks like me hang out. =p
You can install it later too, but you have to choose stuff package by package. To do this, you use a program called aptitude. This brings up lists of packages you can install. You select the ones you want (I forget what key does it), then another key goes and downloads and installs them all. You would first make sure to install the X.org package (or maybe it's still XFree86, I'm not sure, but pick X.org if you have a choice).
Linux can have a very pretty gui desktop if that is what you want, I think you just chose the wrong option during install.
It might be better to post questions from here on in in the Alt OS forums where all the linux geeks like me hang out. =p
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