Re: Dell Optiplexes and Linux

[Paul Sims <nospam [at] wulfric7.co.uk>]

I have successfully installed SuSE Linux on Dell Optiplex 433 - if you use X
make sure you know what gfx chipset it has, as they can vary even within pcs
of the same type. Redhat should be no different to any other Linux - it's
only the installer a few utils different. If doing an installation over a
network, go for nfs, it's a lot quicker than ftp.

----- Original Message -----
From: Barrie Bremner <TheEnglishman [at] ecosse.net>
To: <sheflug [at] listbot.com>
Sent: 25 December 1999 20:21
Subject: Dell Optiplexes and Linux

> sheflug - http://www.sheflug.co.uk
>
> I`ve got a chance to get hold of some old(ish) Dell Optiplex 425`s for 50
quid
> a pop, with monitors, however I was just wondering if anyone out there
knows
> just how easy it`ll be to install Redhat 6.1 onto these machines.
>
> Optiplexes have builting Ethernet, sound and possibly graphics as well,
and
> I`m concerned these will not be supported.
>
> Right now I`ve got no idea exactly what chipsets are used to give all the
> onboard functions.
> Come to think of it, I`ve got no idea of the spec of the 425 - apart from
the
> fact they run Pentiums (I) of some speed.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Cheers, and happy holidays everyone.
>
> Baz.
>
> -----------------------------------
>
> Barrie J Bremner.
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