David L. Martin on Sun, 7 Mar 1999 18:21:13 -0500 (EST)


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Re: Linux on a 286


On Sun, 7 Mar 1999, Martin DiViaio wrote:
> Does anyone have any information on loading Linux on a 286 maching with
> 1MB RAM and a 40 MB hard drive or a location where I can look into it?
> 
> -Or- A cheap way to upgrade it to a 386?

I minimum Linux system is a 386 with 4MB, but really it is difficult
without at least having 8MB.

If you look around you should be able to get used 486's for less than
$100.  Is that cheap?

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