Re: [Sheflug] Re: Installing linux on a laptop

[Peter Collier <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday 27 March 2002 22:54, you wrote:
>
> I've got an old 210CS next to me which is just a bit too old.  Did a
> YaST1 installation on it with SuSE 7.2.  It's only got 16Mb of RAM in
> it.  So, memory isn't really an issue.
>
> Thanks

Richard, this is the same model as I am using but with 32Mb ram, not 16.  I 
managed the complete install and X in about 3 hours. I don't know the spec of 
the video/screen so I have got it running at 800x600  [at]  8b (not wishing to 
harm the display). I've seen an advert that claims it will run at 65K 
colours. If you are able/have time, could you send a copy of your Xconfig, so 
I can compare please.
	On a slightly different thread, I've found that the issue of which 
distribution is easier to install, has a lot to do with the machine itself. 
I've done many installs over the years, starting with slack 2.1 on a 386sx. 
(Machine cost £1000+ & Win3.1 had just come out) That took me weeks before I 
got X and programs running ok. On a 386dx I did it in a day. As time has gone 
by, I have learnt to take at least 2 distributions with me, when I 
demonstrate linux on a friends computer. I can remember the time that I was 
impressed at ease & speed with an early mandrake install on my home computer, 
only to find it embarrassing to install on a work-mates computer. The same 
story goes on over the years with my machine also, whenever I upgrade. Redhat 
was the easiest on my current desktop but debian was the one for the laptop.
	Peter
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