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Greetings all...

As a long time Windows user, I decided it was time to see if I could get the MicroSoft virus out of my computer.  So, this AM, I pulled out an old Pentium Pro 200 motherboard, 128 meg ram, an old 2 gig hard drive, and other "thrown away" computer parts and put together a computer to see how I'd like Linux.

I settled on DSL as it was small and fast to download.  While I had Knoppix up and running, I wanted something I could load on the harddrive.  So, I downloaded DSL and with little difficulty, this old Pentium Pro rides again!

I'm amazed - this PPro 200 is just a little slower than my Athlon 1GHz running XP.  That's unbeleivably.  And so far, I've not found anything lacking, but instead, have found extra features that I wish XP had, like the processor load indicator and networking load indicator.

All in all, this is a fantastic OS!

thanks,
ben
Another "5" call !  WooHoo!

Welcome Ben,

Are you still active in Ham Radio..

There are many fine hams who frequent here often ( almost daily )

Once you have your system running sweet, check out the extension library ..
There is a huge number of applications you can "click-n-run" ,
using your myDSL icon on your desktop.

There are many Ham Radio applications available..
Satellite trackers, APRS/GPS, PSK31, loggers, etc.
If you are active in VHF ,  check them out ..

With a 2 GB hard drive on your system, you could have the entire repository !
I run DSL off of a 512MB USB Pendrive when I'm away from home,
and have a wealth of applications available in addition to the base install system.
( mp3server, DVD player, games, Openoffice, QCad, XChat )

With 128MB ram, are you running toram ? ( at boot: type " dsl dma toram " )
You need 128MB minimum to run toram, and every bit after that really helps.
If you COULD add another bit of ram to the box,
there is not much you couldn't run .. DSL runs nicely on your hardware ..

Click on the link on the home page to the repository for more info ..

Also, join us in IRC each evening ..   use your desktop menu to startup nirc ..
It automatically takes you there ..

73
ke4nt
Yep, another ham radio guy.  I've got a 5 call but I live in 4 call land - when I moved to Alabama from Texas the FCC never issued me a 4 call.  I thought they used to do that?

I'm not a terribly active ham - just moved into a new house and haven't put up any antennas yet, etc...  I enjoy mostly SWBC listening but do intend to learn code and get on HF once things spool down a bit at work.

I just put in RealVNC by using the .dsl extension in the testing directory.  That was cool.  Was beating my head against the wall trying to do it the hard way.  :(

I'm debating sticking more ram into the ppro box, but to do so I need to find 64 meg 72 pin EDO simms that *still* seem to be expensive, even used on eBay.   :D

later and 73,
ben
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Yep, another ham radio guy.  I've got a 5 call but I live in 4 call land - when I moved to Alabama from Texas the FCC never issued me a 4 call.  I thought they used to do that?


That's hilarious!  I'm a four call in five land.
( vanity call - the 5 call version was not available )
Lots of Texans here and in IRC, so you should feel right at home.
and nope, they let you keep your call anywhere in the US now..

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I'm not a terribly active ham - just moved into a new house and haven't put up any antennas yet, etc...  I enjoy mostly SWBC listening but do intend to learn code and get on HF once things spool down a bit at work.


Let me know when, as Alabama is great spot for HF from Texas.
I could use some practice, and have helped many others learn the code ..

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I just put in RealVNC by using the .dsl extension in the testing directory.  That was cool.  Was beating my head against the wall trying to do it the hard way.  :(

I'm debating sticking more ram into the ppro box, but to do so I need to find 64 meg 72 pin EDO simms that *still* seem to be expensive, even used on eBay.   :D  


Don't fret..  you'll find some at a hamfest or swapmeet :)
Besides, I use 128MB's on a laptop without issues, and 96MB's on an old IBM lappy.

73
ke4nt ( Kent )
Welcome kd5byb,

I'm a 6 call in 7 country, southern Oregon. Welcom to the DSL forums.
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