RE: a tough question concerning linux

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From: David Newman (dnewman_at_networktest.com)
Date: Sun Feb 06 2000 - 12:48:15 EST


That's an *easy* question. I've used an old 750 running Redhat Linux 4.2
(later upgraded to 6.0) as an FTP, TFTP, and Radius server for nearly three
years with nary a hiccup. My machine only has a 340-Mbyte disk, so I don't
run X. But everything else works just fine.

dn

> -----Original Message-----
> From: charles [mailto:charles_at_dorsai.org]
> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 12:33 PM
> To: thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu
> Subject: a tough question concerning linux
>
>
> hello
> the question is, " can a thinpad 750c support a form of linux?"
>
> the machine is usable and seems like a perfect candidate for this
> experiment.
> in addition, the lack of 'overhead' that the linux system will
> give this machine might be able to extend its useful life a bit.
> what do you think?
>
> thanks in advance
>
>
>


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