On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:50:23 -0500 (CDT) "Chris Schumann" <cschumann at twp-llc.com> wrote: > Hardware: IBM ThinkPad 750P, 36MB RAM, 12GB HD. LinkSys PCMPC200 wired > 16-bit 100Mbps PC Card. No CD drive. ... > Any tips on getting either working are greatly appreciated. More > points for getting XFree86 3.3.6 running, as it's the last version > with the svga driver for the WD90C24 video chip. I wrote the Debian netinst CD to a 128MB Compact Flash, to install on an ancient IBM ThinkPad 760L, 24MB RAM. Why? * It had a floppy drive, but my main comp does not * had zero good floppies, no intention of buying new floppies * fresh bananas last longer than floppies in my house Anyway - Debian likes a minimum of 24MB memory, part of which was already used early in the setup, but with 36MB it should be much easier. In particular, I had to switch VTs and manually insmod the generic IDE module. There may have been other similar quirks, but it was still more enjoyable than swapping floppies. "Good for you, how exactly?" you might say - I realize this falls way short of a how-to. If you're interested, email privately with any questions. -Jay