[Coco] Coco Digest, Vol 48, Issue 43
Michael R. Furman
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Wed Jul 25 12:14:12 EDT 2007
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> 1. OT: Which Linux Distro? (Bob Devries)
> 2. Re: OT: Which Linux Distro? (mike delyea)
> 3. Re: OT: Which Linux Distro? (Manny)
> 4. Re: Fedora Core 6 on a M305CRV Gateway laptop (Gene Heskett)
> 5. Re: OT: Which Linux Distro? (Gene Heskett)
> 6. Re: OT: Which Linux Distro? (Dave Kelly)
> 7. OT: Linux and such... (John Guin)
> 8. Re: OT: Which Linux Distro? (Jim Hickle)
> 9. Re: OT: Linux and such... (Jim Hickle)
> 10. Re: OT: Linux and such... (mike delyea)
> 11. OT: How much is a 6809 Gimix Computer worth? (Dave P.)
> 12. SDS80C (Bob Devries)
> email message attachment
> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Bob Devries <devries.bob at gmail.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: coco at maltedmedia.com
> > Subject: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:28:40 +1000
> >
> > Gentlemen,
> > I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > .
> > It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and a
> > CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in it. It
> > is model #FSD7010.
> >
> > Which Linux Distro would be best to use? I know about DSL (Damn Small
> > Linux), but are there others which will install and run in such a small
> > footprint?
> >
> > I consulted miss Google, and she showed me a page where someone installed
> > Debian, but the doc was dated 1999, and Debian was at kernel 2.3.
> >
> > Tips, suggestions?
> > No, No, not the "Toss it in the bin" suggestion....
> >
> > --
> > Regards, Bob Devries, Dalby, Queensland, Australia
> >
> > Isaiah 50:4 The sovereign Lord has given me
> > the capacity to be his spokesman,
> > so that I know how to help the weary.
> >
> > website: http://www.home.gil.com.au/~bdevasl
> > my blog: http://bdevries.invigorated.org/
> >
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: mike delyea <mdelyea at gmail.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:14:16 -0400
> >
> > Another OT topic but I'll deal with it quickly. I suggest Vector Linux. I
> > have it on my P2 450 laptop. No Beryl or fancy stuff. May have to use
> > ndiswrapper (keep your XP driver disk) for wireless. Runs very fast on my
> > 450. Finshed!
> >
> > On 7/24/07, Bob Devries <devries.bob at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Gentlemen,
> > > I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > > .
> > > It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and a
> > > CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in it. It
> > > is model #FSD7010.
> > >
> > > Which Linux Distro would be best to use? I know about DSL (Damn Small
> > > Linux), but are there others which will install and run in such a small
> > > footprint?
> > >
> > > I consulted miss Google, and she showed me a page where someone installed
> > > Debian, but the doc was dated 1999, and Debian was at kernel 2.3.
> > >
> > > Tips, suggestions?
> > > No, No, not the "Toss it in the bin" suggestion....
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards, Bob Devries, Dalby, Queensland, Australia
> > >
> > > Isaiah 50:4 The sovereign Lord has given me
> > > the capacity to be his spokesman,
> > > so that I know how to help the weary.
> > >
> > > website: http://www.home.gil.com.au/~bdevasl
> > > my blog: http://bdevries.invigorated.org/
> > >
> > >
> > > --
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> > > Coco at maltedmedia.com
> > > http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco
> > >
> >
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> > From: Manny <cocolist at invigorated.org>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:17:38 +0100
> >
> > Bob Devries wrote:
> > > Gentlemen,
> > > I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > > .
> > > It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and
> > > a CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in
> > > it. It is model #FSD7010.
> > >
> > > Which Linux Distro would be best to use? I know about DSL (Damn Small
> > > Linux), but are there others which will install and run in such a small
> > > footprint?
> > >
> > > I consulted miss Google, and she showed me a page where someone
> > > installed Debian, but the doc was dated 1999, and Debian was at kernel 2.3.
> > >
> > > Tips, suggestions?
> > > No, No, not the "Toss it in the bin" suggestion....
> >
> > I've never used it, but Puppy Linux seems kinda nice.
> >
> > -M.
> >
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> > From: Gene Heskett <gene.heskett at verizon.net>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] Fedora Core 6 on a M305CRV Gateway laptop
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:04:33 -0400
> >
> > On Tuesday 24 July 2007, Manny wrote:
> > >Gene Heskett wrote:
> > >>>> Brian
> > >>>
> > >>> FWIW, I've had good luck with an unsupported Linksys card under Fedora
> > >>> using ndiswrapper.
> > >>
> > >> Most linksys cards are using the Atheros chipset, and that is supported by
> > >> native linux drivers quite well. Its the broadcom radio corp chipsets
> > >> that are the bad boys.
> > >
> > >I happen to have a broadcom stuck in this Dell of mine. Good thing there
> > >is an ndiswrapper... :)
> > >
> > Yep, without a doubt.
> >
> > >Speaking of Linksys, I just put one in to my wife's computer. Had to
> > >ndiswrapper that one as well.
> >
> > Oh? Ahh, I see, old kernel. I tend to bleed a bit occasionally, currently
> > running a home built 2.6.22.1-rt3.
> >
> > >Both computers running Ubuntu, although she's not upgraded to Feisty... Yet!
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Gene Heskett <gene.heskett at verizon.net>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:10:04 -0400
> >
> > On Tuesday 24 July 2007, Bob Devries wrote:
> > >Gentlemen,
> > >I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > >.
> > >It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and a
> > >CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in it. It
> > >is model #FSD7010.
> >
> > The 64 megs of ram might be a problem, Bob, and will certainly be one for the
> > x window system if you use a graphical install, however once its installed,
> > it might work fairly well.
> >
> > >Which Linux Distro would be best to use? I know about DSL (Damn Small
> > >Linux), but are there others which will install and run in such a small
> > >footprint?
> > >
> > >I consulted miss Google, and she showed me a page where someone installed
> > >Debian, but the doc was dated 1999, and Debian was at kernel 2.3.
> > >
> > >Tips, suggestions?
> > >No, No, not the "Toss it in the bin" suggestion....
> >
> > I'd start with a cd burnt with ubuntu-7.04 & see how far you can get.
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Dave Kelly <daveekelly at earthlink.net>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:18:40 -0500
> >
> > Bob Devries wrote:
> > > Gentlemen,
> > > I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > > .
> > > It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and
> > > a CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in
> > > it. It is model #FSD7010.
> >
> >
> > I have ubuntu running on a Compaq Presario laptop with a Celeron CPU.
> > Its new and bigger but works great.
> >
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: John Guin <johnguin at hotmail.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: 'CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts' <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: [Coco] OT: Linux and such...
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:03:21 -0700
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > <joke>
> > I guess we do NOT need LUGs anymore - we have this Coco list which
> > apparently serves as a great LUG: http://www.linux.com/feature/118046
> >
> > </joke>
> >
> > Err, seriously, can we take the linux topics off list?
> >
> > Thanks, and this is a new experience for me - playing the disciplinarian,
> > John Guin
> >
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Jim Hickle <jlhickle at yahoo.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Which Linux Distro?
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:12:02 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >
> > Bob Devries <devries.bob at gmail.com> wrote: Gentlemen,
> > I have a Compaq Armada 1500c Laptop
> > .
> > It has 64MB RAM, and a ~366MHz Celeron processor and 12GB hard disk and a
> > CDROM drive. I also use a Belkin Wireless Network (802.11g) card in it. It
> > is model #FSD7010.
> >
> > Which Linux Distro would be best to use? I know about DSL (Damn Small
> > Linux), but are there others which will install and run in such a small
> > footprint?
> >
> > I run Debian (Woody) on a Compaq Deskpro, 233 MHz, 96 MB RAM. HD is maybe 2 or 4 GB. Wireless is USB (802.11b) [i DON'T recommend these]; to use it i had to download and compile the newer kernel from the Sarge distro. X windows works OK.
> >
> > This machine ran like molasses with Win98; speed is much better with Linux.
> >
> > I still prefer Slackware, though that may be because I've used it so much longer than Debian. Whichever distro, if you don't need the latest release you can get it real cheap on CD's -- easier than downloading.
> >
> >
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Jim Hickle <jlhickle at yahoo.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Linux and such...
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:14:46 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >
> > John Guin <johnguin at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Err, seriously, can we take the linux topics off list?
> >
> >
> > But I don't read any linux lists. ;-)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: mike delyea <mdelyea at gmail.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] OT: Linux and such...
> > Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:29:10 -0400
> >
> > Agreed. Linux should only be discussed if the subject pertains to coco
> > emulation or disk creation.
> >
> > On 7/24/07, Jim Hickle <jlhickle at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > John Guin <johnguin at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > Err, seriously, can we take the linux topics off list?
> > >
> > >
> > > But I don't read any linux lists. ;-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------------------------------
> > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo!
> > > FareChase.
> > >
> > > --
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> > >
> >
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> > From: Dave P. <coconut at wormfood.org>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: [Coco] OT: How much is a 6809 Gimix Computer worth?
> > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:26:36 -0400
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> > I will be selling my old 6809 Gimix Computer soon. I would rather
> > donate it to a worthy cause (like a computer museum), but I really need
> > the money right now. I have been told it does not work, but I have not
> > personally checked it. I do not know what the problem is, but I suspect
> > it is something fairly minor. It has two 8 inch floppy drives. I know
> > this computer is very rare, and I'm hoping its rarity will make it
> > valuable to the right person. How much money do you guys think this
> > machine is worth? 3 pictures of it at http://wormfood.net/old_computers/
> > if anyone is curious to see it.
> >
> > -Dave
> >
> >
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> > -------- Forwarded Message --------
> > From: Bob Devries <devries.bob at gmail.com>
> > Reply-To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> > <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > To: coco at maltedmedia.com
> > Subject: [Coco] SDS80C
> > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:00:35 +1000
> >
> > Someone was looking for SDS80C recently.
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/TRS-80-Software-Development-Editor-Assembler-Cart-Tandy_W0QQitemZ280137321779QQihZ018QQcategoryZ74947QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >
> >
> >
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