Bob George wrote: > > Some of the newer, sexier distributions with the nice installs > might not work well on the old hardware.
You say this like it's a bad thing. > Ideally, I'd say initially learn Linux on somewhat modern > hardware You seem to be saying that newbies should start with a Linux GUI and then move on to the CLI. Why is this? It's like saying you should start with Windows 2000 and then move on to DOS. > unless you're a real die-hard. I think by definition anybody subscribing to survPC is a read die-hard. > You'll find I'm a big Debian Linux fan Debian is certainly better than RedHat. There are lots of reasons to like Debian. > I can't say that I know much about Steven's BasicLinux, :-( > but if higher-end hardware is not available, at least you > can ask him for help here! :) The linux-newbie list is also a good place to get help for problems. > Sounds like you'll want to muster up at least a 486 with > 32MB RAM. It can certainly be done with less, 386dx33 with 8meg RAM > but it's a bit cumbersome (IMHO). Cumbersome how? No GUI? > Check out Diald > Done right, the Linux server will connect whenever someone > fires up a browser I seem to recall reading somewhere that the new version of pppd includes this capability (making diald obsolete?). I'm still using the old version of pppd, so it doesn't apply here. But, someone with a more up-to-date pppd might want to check it out before trying to install diald. > Keep an open mind, have fun exploring and I think you'll be > pleasantly surprised at how well an old SurvPC can be pushed > into service as a fully capable replacement for a much more > pricey Windows server. Hear! Hear! Cheers, Steven To unsubscribe from SURVPC send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe SURVPC in the body of the message. Also, trim this footer from any quoted replies. More info can be found at; http://www.softcon.com/archives/SURVPC.html
