On Wednesday 09 May 2007 21:38, Dwight Johnson wrote: > Ed Greshko wrote: > > Dwight Johnson wrote: > >> I want to upgrade Red Hat 9 to Core's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 in a > >> step-by-step manner using yum as described on numerous user web pages, > >> but I am unable to find the Core 1 fedora rpm, > >> fedora-release-1-3.i386.rpm. Will I still be able to implement this > >> incremental upgrade plan for Red Hat 9 and find the necessary packages? > > > > You will have *much* more problems trying to do what you are suggesting. > > I would suggest you simply do a fresh install of Core 6 after making a > > backup the vital pieces. > > I am upgrading from Red Hat to Fedora. > > I am running Red Hat 9 Linux on a 1999 Penguin with a 10Gb hard drive, > dual Pentium 500mHz central processors, 256Mb memory storage, HP9100 CD > Writer, ViewSonic 15" monitor, Keytronic keyboard, Logitech three-button > mouse and Ecrix VXA-1 DAT tape drive. > > Is there anything in Core 6 that would not like my computer? Is it > possible I would be happier at a lower Core? > > Dwight I've got FC6 on an old Gateway 500. 256MB RAM, P111 processor. It installed ok with no problems, in graphical mode. The only problem I see is that you might be a bit short on harddrive space. Normally I give about 9/10GB for the / partition, perhaps 500MB for swap, and maybe 10/20GB for the /home partition, depending on what you are going to be doing. I'm still using FC2 for day to day useage on the same machine, as I've got FC5, and FC6 on. It would not be fair to suggest FC2. It's no longer supported, but I think it's a great FC version, and is why I continue using it. My 2¢ worth. Nigel.
