Just my $0.02 worth (in line comments): On Mar 31, 2011, at 3:43 AM, Clint Byrum <cl...@ubuntu.com> wrote:
> This states the following requirements for running Ubuntu Server: > > * 300 MHz x86 processor The requirement of 300 MHz has more to do with providing a backhand way of indicating a generation of processor - it may be prudent to reword this to say "Pentium II processor or compatible" > * 128MB of system memory (RAM) While 128 Meg of RAM is tight for a standard install, I can easily imagine a VM running in that small amount of RAM (what is it called now, a 'minimal' install of Ubuntu Server could probably run fine with 128 Meg). > * 1GB of disk space The install media fits on a CD-R, so a 1 gig footprint for the OS seems right (user requirements would certainly add to that, but the 'requirement' is for the OS only) > * Graphics card and monitor capable of 640x480 Serial consoles may be an option, but they are far from mainstream, maybe it would make sense to add ", or a previously configured serial console" Also, as a question, is the 640x480 a hard coded requirement, or can the installer handle lower resolutions? > * CD-ROM drive As others have noted, a CD-ROM is not a requirement, maybe add words to the effect " or other compatible way to load the OS, USB key, PXE NetBoot, etc." A hardware requirement means something is "required to function", not makes for a 'comfortable user experience' - that is why many OS vendors describe both a set of system requirements and a recommended system configuration. Anyway, that's my two cents worth... Ken -- ubuntu-server mailing list ubuntu-server@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server More info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ServerTeam
