linuxgeek: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Hope this isn't too Newbie for a Newbies Group

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Hope this isn't too Newbie for a Newbies Group

hey ken... ya u have a project to upgrade the old box as best possible.
Hopefully you do know about a RAM Upgrade ? It is a simple stick of
memory you plug into an empty row inside the computer box. This is
completely specific to model and make but some memory stores online have
instant search boxes typing the info in to show what is available. The
older the pc the more you have to hunt for anything left for it.
Generally the RAM memory stick upgrade is the memory stick the same size
as came with the box so that for yours the most common available would
be another 64M Ram stick. I call it a stick because they are about or a
little smaller than a pocket comb and you get gold connectors rather
than brass (rusts, corrodes). Don't forget your "static straps" - 5
bucks radio shack (prevents static arcing across electronic board,
damages).

LINKS http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/addmemory.mspx
Edge is pretty good, great on shipping, honest
http://www.edgetechcorp.com/ http://www.edgetechcorp.com/memory/

You can also hunt around Microsoft or the pc manufacturer for any dial
up modem upgrade that is usually retrieved through Windows Updates. May
find an upgrade increasing processor power. I got that an old compaq
v.92 modem.

PROMISING....
QUOTE>>*>**Re:New Linux Convert - Distro for Pentium II 200 Mhz*
*First we found some EDO-RAM lying around, and we plugged it in. Now its
about 90 MB of ram.* <<<
SOURCE
http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/forums/showthread.php/12332-New-Linux-Convert-Distro-for-Pentium-II-200-Mhz

Check that out for EDO-RAM....

Check out ...
Distro Watch.com
A full listing of available Linux
Systems<http://linuxducks.pro-forums.com/ftopic25.php#>
http://distrowatch.com/

On 3/28/2011 5:22 PM, Ken wrote:
>
> I have an older HP computer, not this one, that has a Pentium II
> processor and 64 MB Ram.
>
> Would this be a good candidate for Linux and if so any particular
> version? Just looking for something to play around with, maybe surf
> the web email and such.
>
>

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