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RemcoX wrote:
> I want to install Linux on my win95/DOS computer; There are many files
> on the FTP's of redhat etc. But which file(s) do I need? Same question
> for X-Windows. (No source code, but compiled programmes!!)

Buy it! It's only a few bucks and you get several CD-ROM's and a handbook.
There's also a setup routine included on the CD, which makes live easier...

regards, mike

Unless you have a very fast connection you could spend a day or 2 of none
stop downloading.  Instead I suggest that you go to:
    http://www.cheapbytes.com
and order the linux distribution of your choice for $1.99 + shipping  on
CD.  It only took 3 days for me to recieve my order to Canada and have
heard of many other good experiences when dealing with cheapbytes.  They
also offer book/CD combinations that will help you get started if you are
not familiar with Linux.

Jeremy

RemcoX wrote:

> I want to install Linux on my win95/DOS computer; There are many files
> on the FTP's of redhat etc. But which file(s) do I need? Same question
> for X-Windows. (No source code, but compiled programmes!!)
>
> RemcoX <rwulms*spam-protection*@dds.nl>
>
> [Remove *spam-protection* for remailing]

RemcoX (rwulms*spam-protection*@dds.nl) wrote:
: I want to install Linux on my win95/DOS computer; There are many files
: on the FTP's of redhat etc. But which file(s) do I need? Same question
: for X-Windows. (No source code, but compiled programmes!!)

Just download the startup disk files (to a disk :-)) and begin installation.
When asked for the type of installation, choose FTP. The installation
program will give you a few options, e.g. 'C development' (or something),
and automaticly installs all the necessary packages.

Frank Meisschaert

> Just download the startup disk files (to a disk :-)) and begin installation.

maybe a bad ideafirst free some partitions on your hd at least 2 one for root
one for swap
  then you can install linux on extfs2 filesystem with fdisk (the one of linux)
and keep your win on my provider no ftp is possible under linux
then it maybe a good idea to have lilo (makes you able to boot dos win or linux)

troy@oz.net wrote:
> All depends on the distributor.  I bought Red Hat 4.2 and 5.0 from
> Cheapbytes and both CDs were exactly what I paid for: most of
> ftp.redhat.com on a CD.

I bought SuSE Linux 5.2 and it is very good, and a good handbook is
included. That's really worth the few bucks. ( http://www.suse.com )

regards, mike

Michael Zieger <newsmzi@burger.forfree.at> wrote:

>RemcoX wrote:
>> I want to install Linux on my win95/DOS computer; There are many
files
>> on the FTP's of redhat etc. But which file(s) do I need? Same
question
>> for X-Windows. (No source code, but compiled programmes!!)
>
>Buy it! It's only a few bucks and you get several CD-ROM's and a
handbook.
>There's also a setup routine included on the CD, which makes live
easier...
>
>regards, mike


Don't spend the money.  The RH I got is full of bad scripts that I
couldn't much of anything beyond the command prompt.  

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