On Fri, 29 Dec 2000, you wrote:
> ok, here is the real question: why do people try running linux?, the
> impression i had gathered was that it was a lighter os and could be used on
> older machines, (i386 etc). I was a little dismayed when i saw the download
> size. How much disk space will a bare install need?
>
> David and Alicia
>
yep. But dont expect to have a lot. You probably wouldn't be able to fit in
xwindows. The smallest linux will run on a 386, 4mi ram and no hdd.
> Would mandrake run on a p60, 540 mb hd, ?
>
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> Subject: Re: [newbie] basic question
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> Define "faster than windows". Using KDE I've noticed there is quite
> often a noticable delay waiting for windows to appear - far longer than
> in windows.
>
>
> Herman Christiani wrote:
> > Hi,
> > Yes, you can and it will run faster then windows,
> > but you forgot to mention the amount of ram?
> > Linux likes it's ram, the more the better.
> > On Fri, 29 Dec 2000, you wrote:
> > > Dear all,
> > > Can i install mandrake on my (shame) p200mmx 3.3gig machine?
> > > will it run apps faster than windoze bloatware?
> > > David and Alicia
>
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