I don't see what processor has to do with it, a bare Debian 7.x CLI-only install will run just a well on an old system as an ancient version of Debian....
I have several virtual machines with debian and relatively restricted CPU power, only 128MB or 256MB of RAM, serving as nameservers. Runs just fine with 3.14 kernel. On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 6:53 PM, David Milholen via Af <[email protected]> wrote: > I would do a debian 6 bare metal install no extras just os minimal > install. > If its older Hardware less than 2g processor then back it down to > debian 4 or use crunchbang, Knopix or something lite weight to make the > Hardware sing and not try to keep up with bloated code. > Then load power dns to get your dns up and running quick. > > > On 10/2/2014 12:06 PM, That One Guy via Af wrote: > > 8.04.3 is the version > I just need to patch it, its actually a turnkey linux server so it checks > tunkeys repositories, i might have to change those files that tell it where > to look > Most of the commands it doesnt recognize > This is an old DNS server managed through webmin, its a backup so its not > a big deal if it gets messed up pushing it through an update > i know its better to just build a new server and all that, I dont care > right now, we are replacing these soon anyway > > Any body know what I need to do to upgrade it? > > -- > All parts should go together without forcing. You must remember that the > parts you are reassembling were disassembled by you. Therefore, if you > can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all means, do not > use a hammer. -- IBM maintenance manual, 1925 > > > -- >
