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There doesn't seem to be much activity in this group, I only occasionally check
it.

It may be possible to run Linux on your A1200HD.  I believe an MMU (Memory
Management Unit) is required run Linux and I think (at least some) A1200's have
an MMU type cpu.  Assuming you have one, you should be able to install Linux on
it.

It easier to do if you have internet access.  You'll need an m68k Linux, check
out: http://www.clark.net/pub/lawrencc/linux/index.html

Most distributions do not seem to support a floppy install any more.
(Slackware may, but they don't seem to support m68k Linux.)  The easiest way to
get Linux running for you will depend on your setup.  Do you have internet
access using your Amiga?  If so, you can down load the installation basics from
RedHat or Debian, install the core on your A1200, then use ftp to complete the
install.  This is (basically) what I did to get Debian Linux running on my
A4000.  For those not familiar with Linux installation, RedHat may be easier to
install.

Good Luck, and let us all know how it goes,

Kevin

Raven wrote:

> Hello, is there anybody there?
>
> I am thinking of trying Linux on my A1200HD, but I'm not sure if the spec is
> up to it.
>
> I have a 200MB hard disk, about 8MB of RAM and only a floppy drive.
>
> Is it going to be possible and can I get a copy of Linux on floppies?
>
> Sorry, so many questions.  I'm afraid I am a complete novice when it comes
> to Linux and the Amiga.  I have tried Linux on my PC for about 2 weeks but
> there's so much to learn and I need the PC for work commitments etc, so
> thought the Amiga my serve as a learning tool.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Raven.