On 08/17/2011 07:21 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Some time ago, I bought a Lenovo "net-top" computer because of its advertised low-power consumption and relatively cool running claims, but for several reasons I have not yet installed a Linux system on it -- one reason being that it doesn't have a DVD drive. So, I don't know whether to purchase an external DVD drive or perhaps look for another alternative. I use my computers exclusively for work and do not play games, so I don't have huge memory or "horse-power" requirements. What would you recommend? Are laptops (hooked up to external keyboard and monitor) suitable to use as a "main" system or are "desktop" boxes still the best choice?
If it can PXE boot (from network), Larry has a server that can install one of several linux distros on it. Bring it on down to an InstallFest.
Alternatively, you might try creating an install DVD image on a USB drive and use that. I hope to create one for CentOS6 soon, primarily for servers.
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