[OZAPRS] Off Topic: Linux, Xastir advice needed

[Merv Joyce]

Hi Norm,

Firstly, though I have played with and programmed quite a number of
Linux systems I am far from "expert".  I have not tried "Xastir" so
cannot comment directly in that regard.

My advice is in regard to running "X".  With only 32Mb of memory you
will find getting a "reasonable" response time hard going from my
experience.  I can confirm from experience that with each later release
of Red Hat the requirement for full "X" support requires more and more
memory and processor speed for "acceptable" response.  

The trick I feel will be to use the earliest install you have (say Red
Hat 5) that is library compatible with your Xastir kit.

In any regard I am sure you are having fun and learning heaps ... That's
what its all about ......

Merv Joyce (VK4ZE)

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[mailto:ozaprs-bounces at marconi.ics.mq.edu.au] On Behalf Of Norm McMillan
Sent: Tuesday, 28 December 2004 12:47
To: OZAPRS
Subject: [OZAPRS] Off Topic: Linux, Xastir advice needed


G'day all,

This is a little off topic, bit I know there are a number of 
Linux/Xastir users who may be able to help.

I have a 180MHz P_Pro box with 32 MB of EDO RAM.
I know I can run Win98Lite, UIView 32, and AGWPE.
I want to give Xastir a try.

I have lotsa Linux Distros from RH 5.2 to Mandrake 10, as well as 
Knoppix, Lindows and Lycoris LX. What will run on this (very) limited 
box? It'll run as a dedicated "standalone", running only Xastir and 
whatever other support apps are required.

I realise that something like "digined would probably be a better idea, 
but no gui!!!!


-- 
Norm, VK2XCI,
Voice of The Edge of The Outback.
QF27wd
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