The Mandrake kernel is "optimized" to run on a pentium computer, but it
isn't required.  The install still took a bit of work since all the
hardware is 5 to 10 years old.  Maybe the only reason it worked is
because of my ignorance of Linux.  This was my first attempt at
installing Linux on anything.

--Phil

--- Mike Fieschko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>> "Phil" == Phil Thornley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
>     Phil> Yep!  And it even runs KDE.
>     >> You installed Mandrake on a 486?
> 
> Well, am I then mistaken in my understanding that Mandrake requires a
> 586 / Pentium or higher to run / install?
> 
> If I am not mistaken, how did you get it installed and running on a
> 486?
> 
> -- 

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