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

From: eMail2Me (SPAMMERs.eMail2Me_at_False.Alarmed.HomeLinux.net)
Date: 07/09/03 

Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 03:07:42 GMT

jbuchana@buchanan1.net wrote:

> 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.
>

Could you confirm if the mobo uses 440BX chipset, i.e. lspci will report
that?

> 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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