>what is the smallest drive you would try a *nix install on > If you want an easy install and most or all of the software in the newer distributions and some room to grow and store some large files, then I'd say 4 GB.
You could get by with *much* less as Darren said, but that's what I'd consider to be the minimum to be happy over the intermediate/long term. For me anyway... It depends an awful lot on what you want to do with the machine. MJF -- MaX-list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MaX-list info: <http://lowendmac.com/linux/max.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/max-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
