Re: Which flavour for the following usage..
From: David Warren (davidw_spam_at_spam_gto.net)
Date: 04/25/04
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Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 19:47:16 -0400
MikeyD wrote:
> Slackware, of course! *Everyone* should use slackware!
>
>
>>A question which I'm sure will have been asked many times, but I
>>haven't found an answer specific to these requirements..
>>
>>I have a Pentium 133MHz with 48MB ram, CD-Rom, DVD player, plenty
>>HD space, Diamond Stealth Video V-Ram display card and a network
>>card. I want to set it up on a local network to run small
>>web/ftp/mail servers and share a printer. The other machines are
>>running windows but they are connected to the net independently
>>so the Linux box won't be required to act as a firewall, but I do
>>want it to be secure in its own right. I would prefer an GUI like
>>KDE if possible.
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>
> Seriously, slackware is good for low-end hardware, if not look at debian or
> gentoo. With only 48mb KDE is probably not a good idea, I'd suggest you use
> something more lightweight such as fluxbox, or IceWM if you still want a
> start menu.
Gentoo? How long do you think it will take to compile everything on his
48mb RAM P133? :) Personally, I would go with Debian.
Dave
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