Short answer: Yes
Long Answer:
The Celeron processor is just another type of compatible x86 chip, kinda
like how AMD is compatible with Pentium processors. It will work. Kinda
like there was the 386DX and the 386SX, more or less the exact same CPU, but
(most, if not all of) the cache (and maybe the FPU?) was striped from one
model to cut costs. They both can execute the same instruction set, and
they both can run any operating system that the other CPU could.
The CPU it's self will be able to run Linux, you may have to check any other
hardware available with the system to be sure everything will work. If you
are buy a Celeron system, make sure you know exactly what other hardware is
included.
You will be able to boot/load/install/run Linux on the machine, but some of
your devices may not work correctly. For example the system may include the
dreaded winmodem, which isn't fully supported at this time.
Jack
----- Original Message -----
From: Shipley Larry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 8:10 AM
Subject: Intel Celeron
> I am in the process in buying a computer with an Intel Celeron processor.
> Can I run Linux on that machine? When I ordered it I assumed that I could
> run Linux on it, but then I noticed an advertisement about Red Hat 6.1.
The
> advertisement mentioned all everything from 486 to Pentium III, but no
> mention of the Celeron.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Larry Shipley
