I posted a different question a few days ago, and a respondent suggested I use Linux. Here's a follow up question.
I have an older laptop computer on which I may want to load Linux. It is a Pentium II operating at 366 Mhz. It currently has Windows 98 as the OS. I'm thinking of loading a version of Linux to replace the OS. This presents several questions. What version od Linux will run with the limited RAM and processor this has? There is no NIC, however it does have two USB ports. I have a USB interface that connects to my cable modem, but it doesn't have a Linux driver available for it. Can anyone guess if it will work? It's a Linksys model USB10T I'm trying to locate additional memory for the laptop, but unsure if I can find any. Also, this is being done on a shoestring budget, so the advice "buy a new one" won't help much hi! The purpose of this project is to have a backup for my main PC should it go down, allowing me to at least check email and hopefully run a digital app or two for the radio until the main PC is back on line. I loaded an old copy of Puppy Linux from the CD, and it worked fine, leaving 44M available for apps, so it appears it will work at some level. Ham apps and internet connectivity are the two remaining questions. Any and all assitance appreciated! Tnx es 73 Dave KB3MOW
