[brlug-newbies] Linksys ethernet board question

[mat branyon]

Gary,

I have never heard of Linux not working with a 100mbit board (which is
what you have there).  You can always download the latest ubuntu live
install cd (www.ubuntulinux.com) and test it out.

The size of your hard drive isn't an issue, but your processing speed
and ram is.  I haven't heard of a version of Linux that needs more
than 12 gigs for a base install (but maybe I just don't hear much
anymore).

I would assume that if your pc came with only 12 gigs of storage, then
it is an older machine, and would require a more minimal window
manager to run most of the modern apps.  I am sure someone else will
point you in the right direction for that.

On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Gary Stibbins <ghostrider2x at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm new to Linux and trying to figure out how it want to go with it. I had 4
> used computers given to me by relatives, and they all work.There is a small
> HP Pavilion Tower,but it is missing a ethernet board.It has a 12 gig hard
> drive.I have a loose Linksys board,Model LNE100TX v5.1.
>
> Having problem finding drivers for Windows for board. My thought is if I
> take  Windows off, put in the Linkys board and install some version of
> Linux,would Linux drive it ? With a 12 gig hard drive,what would be a good
> version of Linux to use.
>
> I hope nobody is totally confused after reading this, And thanks for any
> help or suggestions you can post.
>
> --
> Gary
> ghostrider
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