Ashley, Two suggestions. One when the intial screen comes up press f1 for more options and chose the text installer. This requires a lot less ram. If it's a really low memory device (less than around 32 megs) you might want to check out the RULE project at http://www.freesoftware.fsf.org/rule/index.html they are working on an installer to install up2date linux down to 8megs in size.
James On Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:33:48 +0800 (WST) Ashley Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any tips on installing Mandrake > 8.1 on older hardware. I acquire a lot of Pentium I boxen, that I like to > attack with Linux, and have recently been having trouble installing > Mandrake 8.1 on machines with less than 64Mb of RAM, and the like. > > Generally, my machines only run minimal window managers and aren't subject > to a heavy workload. However, I have been having difficulties trying to > setup a new Internet gateway for my local network, running into > segmentation faults in the installer, and whatnot. > > So, if someone could offer any assistance, I would be *most* appreciative. > > Thanks in advance. > > Regards, > > -- > Ashley Reynolds - [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > "He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who > does not ask remains a fool forever." > > > >
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