On 2013-04-06 18:54 (GMT+0200) Daniele composed:
As long as the old computer has an i686-class processor, the Live media will work. I have one old notebook that I use for testing various PCMCIA hardware that is only i586. For it, I need to use the NET install CD.
Uhmm.. sorry, I don't understand what you mean here...
With 256Mb of RAM no live system. So I usually install from live media without booting the live system.
But no more live cd so I can only install from net but: 1) it's slow 2) this time didn't work
Most of my installs are net installs started using Grub from HD after downloading installation kernel and initrd only. I rarely start an installation by booting from CD, DVD or USB. Net installs are clearly slower than local media installs, but still plenty fast enough for me with an 8MB connection speed. Failures are usually limited to defects in pre-release versions, or trying to perform installation from a mirror in the process of syncing. Maybe once or twice in my whole life have I installed from any live media other than the granddaddy and supreme ruler of live Linux media, Knoppix. When trying to install to a low RAM system, be sure you have a swap partition configured before starting the installer. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org