Instructions to unsubscribe from this list at the end of the message - --------------------------------------------------------------------- On Thu, 8 Nov 2001, Ramon Casha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sure, but we should set some "minimum requirements" for the install fest - a > minimum amount of RAM, CPU, a CDROM, etc. Otherwise we could end up trying to > install Linux on half a dozen 286's with 2MB ram and a 5¼" floppy.
You can do that no problem though :) You'll just get something very different - linux router project or something. > What are your ideas about partitioning? Raphael suggested Linux on Windows > (ie, creating a "virtual partition" within a large file in Windows). Yes, > Mandrake supports this. It can reduce performance so I don't think it's a > good idea for the older machines. On the other hand it removes the hassle > (and potential problems) of resizing the users' Windows partitions. I think that's a really great way for people to test out linux without 'committing' by having to get a new HD, reformat, etc etc. Slackware (I think) used to advertise that you could boot into windows, then boot linux off the CD to 'see how it works'. Then tell them to come back to the NEXT installfest and install it for real on a new hard disk :) - -steven - --------------------------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the linux mailing list. If you do not wish to continue receiving this mailing list, please send a mail message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing only the text "unsubscribe linux" ------------------------------
