Re: Linux start-up queries

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From: skribe
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 00:00

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In article <343ebcd6.63108@news.melbpc.org.au>,
	gp@bep.com.au.au (Graham Paul) writes:

> 1 Will Linux run on the IBM 686 100MHz (P120) processor OK?

It should.  There maybe problems with your other hardware though.  If in 
doubt check out the Linux home page (http://www.ssc.com/linux/linux.html) 
and have a look at the Hardware HOW-TO. 

> 2 Which distribution of Linux is recommended for a brand new user
> whose only previous experience of unix is using a dial up shell
> account. From my reading of the Linux newsgroups, Redhat seems to be
> favoured.

I prefer Slackware but it's really a matter of personal opinion.  They 
all have their good points and bad points.  If you're paying money for a 
distribution (rather than downloading it from the net) I'd recommend 
getting a good book with it as well (Linux Unleashed or Running 
Linux - with the CD are both good.).

skribe@amber.com.au

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