Re: Compaq Presario S4000V (US$277.01) vs. Linux

jbuchana_at_buchanan1.net
Date: 07/09/03 

Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 01:27:59 GMT

eMail2Me <SPAMMERs.eMail2Me@false.alarmed.homelinux.net> wrote:
> Today, I just went to a local Office Depot and configured an inexpensive
> Compaq Presario S4000V computer with the following specs for US$277.01
> (after US$150 rebates):

> - Intel P4 2.2 GHz CPU with 128KB L2 Cache
> - 128MB DDR PC2700 (1 DIMM)
> - 40 GB 5400 RPM Ultra DMA Hard drive
> - 48X max. CDROM Drive
> - Keyboard & internet Scroll Mouse
> - Integrated 5.1 Capable Sound w/ Front Audio Ports
> - Integrated Graphics (Has an AGP slot on Mobo)
> - 1.44 MB Floppy Drive
> - Windows XP Home Edition OS
> - MS Works/Money 2003/Encarta

> Can anyone please tell me if the above specs will work on Linux? I don't
> know if one can find a better price with the above specs currently. What do
> you all think?

I was recently given a similar Compaq as a present, it sounds almost
identical, except mine is a 2.4GHz machine, an S4000NX. I've got RH9
on it, and am using it to send this message. I'm quite pleased with
it.

The RH 9 installation was quite simple, the video and audio were
recognized and worked immediately.

I did add another 256M of RAM though, 128 seemed a little skimpy.

Would I go and buy one myself? I'm not sure. I usually build my
machines from parts so I know exactly what I'm getting. But this
Compaq has been a pleasure so far.

On a similar note, I've set up several Dell's at work, and have had no
trouble with them either. 

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