--- Kevin Quosig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just came into possession of a IIfx with the follow > config: > > --1 GB Apple Hard Drive > > --80 MB RAM > > --"Macintosh Display Adapter" (630-0400, 1989/90, both > on-board slots filled) > > --Fusion Video Card (FX/DSL), sans the daughtercard option > > --Orange Micro Card (8 MB RAM, AMIBIOS 386DX BIOS, what > looks like some kind of PCMCIA reader out the back) > > --DoveFAX card > > > --What is the highest Windows OS the OrangeMicro can run? > 386DX is good for MS-DOS (up to 6.2) and Windoze 3.1. Don't bother with Windoze 95 on that processor.
> --Can the OrangeMicro successfully run Linux? > In general, a 386DX/8mb will run Linux, but don't bother running X-Windows, it will be way slow. Use an older Linux or FreeBSD for a small memory footprint. Turn off all unneeded processes (such as servers like HTTPD, etc.). Things will be better if you have more memory, so see about upgrading the memory on the Orange card after you prove it works. There may be some weird hardware/BIOS specific to the Orange card that could prevent it from running Linux, but it's worth a try. ===== ----------------- Ed Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
