You might also try using a Slackware release as
they have install floppies for ow memory and some
docs on installing with low memory. I had a 386
with 2 meg. that ran pretty good. For graphics I
used X-win with Twm.
Regards
Helm.
--- Alan Cox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I have a 386 AND a 486 that I am unable to
> bring up on Linux because the
> > current version requires more than 8 MB ram.
> The setup that I want requires
>
> No. The current Linux is fine in 4Mb. The
> distribution installers with all
> their GUI garbage frequently require more. If
> you are trying to build
> a distribution on a small box I'd suggest you
> borrow a Debian CD from
> someone. Right now its the only major dist I
> know that will install sensibly
> in 4/8Mb
>
>
>
>
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