I'd choose archlinux for it, but installing and configuring software with this distro is a real pain in the ass unless you're an experienced linux user. You also might want to try Zenwalk (http://www.zenwalk.org/)
2009/8/26 MitchAlsup <[email protected]> > > I have an old retired computer (1/2 GB main memory) and I want to > install a linux system so that I can write some C-code and build a > simulator (make, gdb). In particular, it does not need anythinig more > than rudimentory window-dressings, keyboard, and mouse. I have another > MS system for my day-to-day networking and internet stuff. > > With this minimalistic set of constraints, and some searching, I have > basically come to the conclusion that any of the distributions would > satisfy my requirements. > > So, do any of the distributions actually come with the C-compiler > already bundled in and ready to make? OR is this just a simple "go > download it, install it, and it all works just fine" kind of problem? > > Mitch > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
