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> From: 	Philip C Mendelsohn[SMTP:mend0070 at tc.umn.edu]
> Reply To: 	tclug-list at mn-linux.org
> Sent: 	Wednesday, February 07, 2001 12:26 PM
> To: 	tclug-list at mn-linux.org
> Subject: 	Re: [TCLUG] [OT] Distro madness
> 
> On Tue, 6 Feb 2001 dopp at acm.cs.umn.edu wrote:
> 
> > You'll be _really_ lucky to get Linux in a useable state with only 4 MB of
> > RAM and on a 60 MB harddrive.  Older version of Slackware (<= 3.4, maybe),
> > _might_ fit, but the install will be a bitch.  The problem with going with
> > an old version is that laptop support will suck.  
> > 
> > You're right, the real solution is upgrade your laptop.  Unfortunately, I'd
> > say it's most likely your only solution.
> > 
> > But.. I've been called a pessimist.
> 
> One might look at the 4mb-Laptops HOWTO.  It is for just this sort of
> thing.  You won't want X<!>  For a test, try booting up tomsrtbt.  The key
> here is the definition of "useable" state.
> 
> As has been mentioned, Linux (a multi-user multitasking OS) is not really
> called for for your router terminal apps.  Frankly, being that I hate DOS,
> I'd dig out some of my old CP/M stuff!
> 
> Cheers,
> Phil M
> 
>  -- 
> "He who hesitates last gets the worm" -- PM
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