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One of the simplest versions of Linux to bring up on minimal hardware --
bootable from a CD! -- is Knoppix.
David Gillett
On 3 Nov 2006 at 19:43, [log in to unmask] wrote:
Date sent: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 19:43:56 EST
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Subject: [PCBUILD] free simple operating system
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> Greetings all,
> I have been searching the archives, to no avail, for references I've seen
> here for a free, basic operating system. Seems maybe it was linux based but
> not sure.
> My problem is trying to get one of a couple of old compaq computers
> working enough for word processing and internet connection. The hard drive of one
> has been wiped clean and the other is pretty much just a "parts" machine.
> My friend that I'm doing this for has been using and saving his "stuff" on
> yahoo so I need a system that's compatible. Also he uses dsl for connection
> (phone line).
> I'm just trying to save him a trip to the library to check and send his
> e-mail. I don't know the model but it is a celeron system, 256mb ram 60 gig HD.
> I can maybe get more info but since parts have been changed around, a simple
> model number might not help much.
>
> TIA,
> -Phil-
>
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