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[ILUG] new computer

[ILUG] new computer

Justin MacCarthy macarthy at iol.ie
Fri Mar 10 13:04:19 GMT 2000


Hi guys, I'm looking at purchasing a new computer and was wondering if there
were any problems for Linux with the below


Standard Features
=================
   600Mhz Intel Pentium III Processor with 256K cache
   Dell 105-key slimline keyboard
   3.5" 1.44 Floppy Drive
   Microsoft Windows 98
   8 DVD Drive & Software Decoding (W98 only)
   Creative Labs SB Live Value 512 Voice Sound Card

Chassis
=======
   MiniTower
Memory
======
   128MB SDRAM  (1 x 128Mb)
Hard Drive
==========
   20.4GB Hard Drive
Monitor
=======
   High Performance 19" Trinitron CRT Monitor (18" viewable area)
Video Adapter
=============
   32MB nVidia M64 TNT 2X Video Card
Sound Card
==========
   Creative Labs SB 64v Sound Card

Network Card
============
   3COM 3C900B Combo (+ IEP 43)

Modem
=====
   Dell V90 56k Data/Fax/Voice modem

I'm also considering a CD-RW IDE drive ...
I'll probaly Dual-boot Linux and NT/2000 .

Cheers ~ JustinMacCarthy





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