[UCLA-LUG] antique computer

[Roger Hsieh]

I tried gnome, I think that's what came with redhat 5.2.  

I guess I should try some of the other window managers one of these
days.


-R

--- Roberto Congiu <rcongiu@pacbell.net> wrote:
> On 24 Nov 99, at 12:23, Roger Hsieh wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I don't think that computer would be usable.  I installed linux on
> a
> > 486/33 with 16Mb RAM and X-windows was too slow to use.
> > 
> mmm...which window managere were you using ?
> I've been using linux on a 486dx2/66 and it was good enaugh.
> BUT if you use either enlightment/gnome or KDE, well, they need 
> too many resources.
> You may try X with a light WM like fvwm.
> 
> > -Roger
> > --- ninalin@ucla.edu wrote:
> > > My friend have an antique computer at home which is not working.
> She
> > > doesn't remember speed or ram but I'm guessing no more than 8 mb
> of
> > > ram. probably less than 500 mb hard drive, maybe as slow as
> 33mhz. 
> > > so I am suggesting for her to install small linux distribution
> like
> > > dragon linux which should only take up 20 mb of space. but would
> a
> > > antique computer be able to handle x window? 
> > > they are average user who don't like command prompt. 
> > > 
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