Re: Cyrix 6x86 166+ & Linux Configuration & Installation

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From: Mick
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 00:00

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On 31 Mar 1997, Carlo wrote:

> Hey,
> If any of you people are wanting to get a new machine to run linux i
> recommend using a Cyrix or IBM 6x86 166+. They can compile a kernel in
> under 3 minutes...

Linux on a 6x86! A definate blow to the wintel monopoly!

> Also if you people are having a hard time installing Linux and getting on
> the internet there is a really good book called "Linux - Configuration and
> Installation" its by Patrick Volkerding, Kevin Reichard and Eric F Johnson.
> Comes with Slackware 96 and games and stuff (Even has LinCity & LinDoom)

Any idea where one can purchase this book?  Or just Slackware96 by
itself?

thanx,

mwb

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From: Mick <mwbrenna@socs.uts.EDU.AU>
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Date: 1997/04/04
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