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Offline Towelie

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Old computer
« on: April 15, 2006, 02:46:29 pm »
I am interested in turning my old computer into a linux/unix box. I do not know much about either of these operating systems, how to set them up, nor how to run them. With that in mind, what system would be best for me to start out with? Also, I think I will set up some kind of server on it. First thing is first, I need to find out information about what I am going to do, so I am posting this! :P
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2006, 03:04:17 pm »
Ive descided to use slackware. Help me find a good version or something :P

Nvm, the indian linked me to www.slackware.com ;)
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2006, 03:26:22 pm »
This is exactly what I did.

Basically what you want to do is get discs 1 and 2 and install those.

Set the primary boot to your CDROM drive, and put in disc 1.  Off there you'll get the boot startup.  Just go with FULL (or COMPLETE?) install, and enjoy.

PS: WindowMaker and xfce are the best desktops ^^
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2006, 05:47:05 pm »
Quote from: rabbit on April 15, 2006, 03:26:22 pm
This is exactly what I did.

Basically what you want to do is get discs 1 and 2 and install those.

Set the primary boot to your CDROM drive, and put in disc 1.  Off there you'll get the boot startup.  Just go with FULL (or COMPLETE?) install, and enjoy.

PS: WindowMaker and xfce are the best desktops ^^
Yuck, full installs suck. :P
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2006, 06:12:39 pm »
Blow yourself sideways.
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2006, 06:30:28 pm »
Quote from: rabbit on April 15, 2006, 03:26:22 pm
PS: WindowMaker and xfce are the best desktops ^^

For my server, I use fluxbox.  I use xfce for my computer (on the rare ocasion I decide to boot Linux).
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2006, 06:39:55 pm »
Well, it's a server.  I really like xfce and WM.  I'd use xfce a bit more, but I'm getting comfortable with WM.  I tried fluxbox, it's kinda ewwy.
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2006, 07:29:53 pm »
ok, how about for the domain name and host name? I think ill make the hostname artillery , but I have no idea  about domain nemas :-/
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2006, 07:34:25 pm »
Quote from: Towelie[x86] on April 15, 2006, 07:29:53 pm
ok, how about for the domain name and host name? I think ill make the hostname artillery , but I have no idea  about domain nemas :-/

I use sidoh.org.  I'm pretty sure it can be ficticious, though.
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2006, 07:41:47 pm »
artillery@x86labs.org :P
ill make is a cs:s server for x86 or something
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Re: Old computer
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2006, 09:37:43 pm »
ok, got it up and running, with internet :D. Woot good game.
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