[opensuse] help with old computers
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On 2010-08-13 12:38, Igor Kresnik wrote:
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K
Linux? I don't think it will be possible. That will be an 8088/86 class machine. Minimum for the kernel was, I think, a 386. Perhaps minix, but I'm unsure. The disk can be formatted on another machine, perhaps. It will be old as well (step motor class). Using Linux will not be possible, I believe, for what I said above. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 11.2 x86_64 "Emerald" GM (Elessar))
On Friday 13 August 2010 14:49:54 Carlos E. R. wrote:
On 2010-08-13 12:38, Igor Kresnik wrote:
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K
Linux? I don't think it will be possible. That will be an 8088/86 class machine. Minimum for the kernel was, I think, a 386.
32 Mb of memory is a Pentium-class. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Carlos E. R. wrote:
On 2010-08-13 12:38, Igor Kresnik wrote:
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K
Linux? I don't think it will be possible. That will be an 8088/86 class machine. Minimum for the kernel was, I think, a 386.
Perhaps minix, but I'm unsure.
The disk can be formatted on another machine, perhaps. It will be old as well (step motor class). Using Linux will not be possible, I believe, for what I said above.
Actually, it could be a 386. He appears to have 32 MB of memory and I used to run OS/2 on a 386 with 4 MB. He makes no mention about the disk though. Things like "extended memory" refer to the hack memory access of DOS. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 2010-08-13 14:33, James Knott wrote:
Carlos E. R. wrote:
Actually, it could be a 386. He appears to have 32 MB of memory and I used to run OS/2 on a 386 with 4 MB. He makes no mention about the disk though. Things like "extended memory" refer to the hack memory access of DOS.
Ah, I didn't notice the extended memory part. It could be a Pentium I. The OP should say what CPU the machine has, what is already installed, dvd/cdrom/floppy drive... Type and size of HD... Probably a text mode linux live would do it. Graphical mode live, dunno. Perhaps after it has a swap partition. - -- Cheers, Carlos E. R. (from 11.2 x86_64 "Emerald" at Elessar) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAkxlPRoACgkQU92UU+smfQXcxwCdEr4C5nVcvk2CwFC9x5ml2hrn WucAn0BU2uFRHdzBlNQQJ9h/1YlgyYXV =EI9d -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
this moment its instaled Windows Me. but not work normal. now i like instal on fresh. im try with freedos but vhen i choice boot from CD disc i get blank screen. now i create ovn boat CD http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/cdrom/ i like knov what and where i must write that i can use all memory Carlos E. R. pravi:
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On 2010-08-13 14:33, James Knott wrote:
Carlos E. R. wrote:
Actually, it could be a 386. He appears to have 32 MB of memory and I used to run OS/2 on a 386 with 4 MB. He makes no mention about the disk though. Things like "extended memory" refer to the hack memory access of DOS.
Ah, I didn't notice the extended memory part. It could be a Pentium I.
The OP should say what CPU the machine has, what is already installed, dvd/cdrom/floppy drive... Type and size of HD...
Probably a text mode linux live would do it. Graphical mode live, dunno. Perhaps after it has a swap partition.
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On 2010-08-15 22:39, Igor Kresnik wrote:
this moment its instaled Windows Me. but not work normal. now i like instal on fresh. im try with freedos but vhen i choice boot from CD disc i get blank screen. now i create ovn boat CD http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/cdrom/ i like knov what and where i must write that i can use all memory
I don't understand. Are you asking us to help you install freedos? This list is about linux, not freedos. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 11.2 x86_64 "Emerald" GM (Elessar))
Igor Kresnik wrote:
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K
What operating system is it running. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Friday 13 August 2010 08:31:43 James Knott wrote:
Igor Kresnik wrote:
I like know how I can format disc on computer who has memory like this? base memory: 640 K extended memory: 31 744 K other memory 384 K
What operating system is it running.
This sounds like my one of my 486's last running a SuSE 7.2. The new installers do not like so little RAM so you might need to enable swap early in the install process. I did an install this way, once the install was complete the second swap area was reformatted and became /home Machines of this vintage might not boot from CD Using an older or floppy based distro might be easier, have had good luck with Slack and puppy on older machines. Giving us more details will get better answers. -- Collector of vintage computers http://www.ncf.ca/~ba600 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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