Subj : Re: Linux For P4
To : ROB MCCART
From : Mortifis
Date : Mon Jan 21 2019 12:21 pm
> MO>I know this thread is a few months old, however ... have you gotten a
> Linux
> >install up and running yet? I have installed Raspbian PC on some very
> old X8
> >architectures. Though Slackware 14.2 runs well, for a GUI Desktop I would
> >suggest Raspbian PC.
> I looked into the suggestions but I think the biggest problem might be that
> I would require Dial-Up support, and I'm not sure 'modern' Linux distros
> support that. I primarily wanted to find browser and eMail support for
> a computer currently running a sort of hybrid Win 98/ME system which
> precludes using new eMail programs or Browsers that support HTTPS access.
Most Linux Distros have dial-up support. I do know that Raspbian PC
(
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/pixel-pc-mac/) has dial-up support, though it
does depend on what type of modem you are using (winmodems do not work (very
well if at all) under linux) and will always require some hands on
configuration, there are many articles concerning this subject. Typically pppd
is used for modem use.
https://www.aboutdebian.com/modems.htm
> I'm not sure how upgradable Linux distros tend to be without a full
> reinstall. I did try a Puppy Linux version several years back which looked
> promising
> (It's still on this machine but I think requires a Boot CD to run it) but
> even then there was minimal Dial-up support.
Most Linux Distros are Live Up-gradable ... Debian compatible (Debian 9,
Ubuntu, Raspbian PC, etc) using apt-get update && apt-get upgrade commands and
install packages is as simple as apt-get install <package-name>. I use
Slackware 14.2 which is not as easy to update.
Hope this helps
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