LINUX on Windows 98

[Johnny Rosenberg]

2008/7/24 Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com>:

> catalina wrote:
> > I have a Toshiba 220cds(1997) with Windows 98.
> > Is it possible for me to install a LINUX Ops System?
> > Please help...I am inexperienced in this issue.
> >
> >
> >
>     How much RAM does a 1997 (11 year old!) computer have? Windows 98
> was made to run with 100 KB of RAM.
>
> Karl

That's pure bullshit. Maybe 100 MB. I had 256 MB and that was OK, but a
computer at work with 96 MB felt slow, too slow for my taste anyway. I have
heard that 32 is absolutely minimum for WIndows 98. I haven't tried that
myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is way too slow for most people.

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