Re: [Thinkpad] linux on tp570

I was able to install redhat into a 1Gb hard disk.
The system only used around 700 Mb.
Of course without X Windows.
With 2 Gb you should be abble to install RedHat without more problems.
One last advice, don't try to install version 9 or 8, use 7.x instead.

dim wrote:

>Hi,
>i am thinking of installing linux on my ibm tp570 and need your advice
>on what flavour I should choose. Debian is out of the question as I
>don't have an ethernet card. I was thinking of redhat but am afraid it
>will gobble up too much space (I have only 2 Gb available at the
>moment). My only request is that the distro should have as little
>problems as possible in detecting the hardware (I have the ultrabase
>and am afraid detection of the cd-rom and floppy drives might cause
>problems). What would you recommend?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>dim
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Received on Tue Jul 8 18:22:55 2003