Look at http://www.superant.com/smalllinux/ Good Luck Tim... On Tue, 2004-11-09 at 09:56 -0800, Mike Noble wrote: > YigalB wrote: > > Can I run any kind of Linux on Pentium-1, 8MB memory and 800MB of hard > > disk? > > Since there is no CD, installation should be from floppy and network (it > > has PCI slot avilable). > > > > The PC will be donated to handycap kids (ages 6-10) which need only word > > proccessing, software for read/write/basic math and simple games for > > fun. They activate the kyboard and mouse via scanning and select the > > desired button with switches that connect to the serial mouse. > > > > I wonder if I can use this PC: 8MB is not much - but it is good enough > > for simple "word" needs: no macros, no tables or headers and footers. > > Just font size, and maybe underline.. > > > > Any ideas? (also for simple games, also simple reading/math teaching > > for linux). > > > > Thanks > > Yigal > > > > > > -- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 7.0.279 / Virus Database: 265.1.0 - Release Date: 11/9/2004 > > > > If you plan on having a graphical display you will need at least > 64 Mb of memory. The 800Mb disk is not even enough to hold the OS( > assuming you want X, kde or gnome). The minimum hard disk I would > suggest would be a 10G (good luck in finding one that small). > > For what you are trying to do, I would really suggest Windows 98 and > find some free software on the Internet, there should be a lot > out there. I'm sure you know someone who has a copy of win98 that > you can use. Even win98 will be tight on an 800Mb disk and the memory > is still a issue at 8mb. > > Mike > -- Shameless plug for my brother-in-laws Irish band http:/www.tmpco.com/immortals.html
