[clue-tech] Installing Desktop Linux on a 300 Mhz laptop 99linux

[Jim Ockers]

Gus,

Where does it stop in the installation? Maybe see if you can get a 
distribution with a kernel compiled for generic 586 (not 686 or any 
other "recent") CPU to work.

Good luck,
Jim

YES NOPE9 wrote:
> Dell Latitude CPi     Model PPL   Laptop ( LT )
> 300MHz   P2
> 4.8GB HDD
> 128MB RAM
>
> Using the UltimateBootCD I tested the HDD ( good )  , the memory  
> ( good )
>
>
> The LT would not run a 'Live" Knoppix 3.0 CD nor would it run a recent  
> LinuxMint installation CD.
> In desparation , I put a copy of WIN XP on the LT and that installed  
> just find.
> After that , the Knoppix would now run correctly.
> The Linux Mint would get much farther in it's process but it still  
> does not install.
>
> What would cause this ?   Any recommendations ?
>
> Gus S. Calabrese
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