> I have been asked if RH 6.2 ( or 5.2 even) will run on a 386
> with 32 mb
> memory and 40mb hard disk.
> Can't say why he wants to but I suspect it is some old junk
> he is wanting to
> get some use out of.
>
> Does any one think it can be done and still do anything like
> run a browser?
>
> I bet there is no CD on it.
>
Hi, Jim!
As far as I remember, smallest 5.x install was 53 MB. Processor is not a
problem, and I run an X system with a 486/66 and 24 MB, so I would say with
existing RAM it is possible. If I were your friend, I would either buy a
bigger hdd (a friend could have a bigger drive) or an IDE zip drive (a 100
MB unit costs about $60). You can also try using the box as a NFS diskless
terminal, or using it as a router (there is a linux version for this purpose
that runs on a single diskette). You may like to take a look at sunsite for
the mini-distros.
-Manuel.
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