Re: linux?

mdean (mdean@best.com)
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 00:24:30 -0800 (PST)


it is probably cheaper to by an inexpensive 2 speed ide drive ($50) and
the cd version $25 (SLACKWARE)

On Thu, 20 Mar 1997, E. Kevin Hall wrote:

> There are also some places (infomagic?) who sell floppy versions of some
> dists.
>
> Ilia Diulgerov wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 19 Mar 1997, Drew Nichols wrote:
> >
> > > Where can i get linux without using CD-ROM? I have a new 486 with no
> > > OS, and a 14.4 modem.
> > >
> > > Drew
> > >
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> > > Drew Nichols
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> > hi, you can make choice
> > 1.connect your PC in network and install linux on local disk
> > 2.Make connection between 2 PC one of them running Linux or
> > have on disk linux install files (you can use nullmodem cable)
> > I thnik using modem is for install linux is very slow
> > 3.Get local hard disk move to another PC w/Linux and install on it
> > new Linux (often preffered method)
> > 4.Put CD-ROM drive and install :-)
> >
> > Ilia Dulgerov -Unixman ,great Linux-thank Linus T.
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