Re: Which version for an old PC?

From: David (thunderbolt01_at_netscape.net)
Date: 06/10/04 

Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 23:39:44 GMT

David wrote:
> aawilliams@watchdog.net.nz wrote:
>
>>
>> How difficult is Slackware to install?
>
>
> It was the first distro I was able to install but that was about 6 or 7
> years ago and things have changed for the better on all distro's since
> then. If you take your time, read the documentation included throughout
> the install, and have a basic understanding of what partitions you need
> you shouldn't have any problems.
>
> That said I would be sure you have read up on how to configure X after
> the install if you are trying to install a desktop system.
>

Keep the partition scheme simple until you understand things
better. Also if you make any changes to the system make a note of
it, you'll probably reinstall a couple of times and knowing what
you did before will help.

You only need 2 partitions. A "/" root partition and as swap
partition. Those are pretty much required. I would also make a
/home partition so you can, if needed, do a reinstall without
losing your personal data. 

-- 
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Slackware 9.1.0 Kernel 2.4.26 SMP i686 (GCC) 3.3.3
Uptime:21:53, 2 users, load average: 1.17, 1.07, 1.01

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