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07-Mar-2004, 01:14 PM #1
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Hi I am thinking about installing Linux on an old computer just for the Grandkids to use for low level games. I there a very basic version of Linux (small download) that would be appropriate for this purpose? I would like to avoid a multi disk download with the added possibility of errors.
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07-Mar-2004, 04:57 PM #2
Try Knoppix. You can run it from CD or install to disk. It's one CD either way.Debian-based.
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07-Mar-2004, 09:55 PM #3
and if you want to install it, its a very easy process as well. Thats the other nice thing about knoppix. Course for a gaming thing, you'll no doubt need something like wine to play them, since i assume that its older windows games.
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07-Mar-2004, 11:07 PM #4
Thanks for the input guys I'll start with your suggestions and hopefully learn as I go.
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