On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 08:13:04AM -1000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This sounds pretty good (using embedded linux on older > computers). Knoppix (or even other bootcd-hosted distros like > Simply GNUStep) will run on these computers as-is, given > there is a functioning CDROM and a modicum of installed RAM. > A flashram setup would be even slicker- maybe if HOSEF gets a > donation of solid-state hard drives...
You would not want to use flash memory unless it is used read only or with very few disk writes. Constant writes will cause a quick deterioration of the memory. If hard drives are not available, then I feel the old machines would be best utilized by either booting off the CDROM or network. Specifically regarding embedded Linux systems, we could get together and discuss it, but given a target audience of public schools, I am very unclear how such a technology can be effectively applied to old hardware. Can someone explain? -Vince
