On Tuesday 19 March 2002 11:35 pm, FemmeFatale wrote:
> ya... i have an old 486 compaq.  Civilme said I should just d/l &
> Compile the 486 source...if theres an easier way I'll take that too :)

Is he sure, all I find is 586!

> But I'm clueless on how to do this *from windows or not* and where to
> start

Do you have Linux running on that machine NOW
The following indicates a Pentium or compatible (no 486)

This guy says it will run a 486???  looks like good instructions
http://www.webtechniques.com/archives/2001/09/infrrevu2/
http://www.matrixlist.com/pipermail/leaplist/2001-September/014885.html

Required configuration: 
Pentium Processor or compatible.
CD ROM drive.
250 MB disk space (minimum).
At least 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended).
VESA 2.0 compliant graphics card.
Ethernet Network Card.
Internet connection (Modem, Cable, ISDN, ADSL,...)
A Web Browser.

following should run on a 486
http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2503199,00.html 
http://lrp.steinkuehler.net/

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