Re: [SLUG] Hardware/processor questions

From: David Levi (dlevi@diamondwrite.com)
Date: Tue Feb 25 2003 - 22:07:23 EST


Bill Glidden wrote:
> I am wondering if there are any opinions on minimum processor speeds and/or
> ram amounts to run a decent linux installation, and if folks would be
> willing
> to share these opinions.
>
> I'm considering a Linux install for a friend's small retail establishment to
> function
> as a web/database server. Hardware cost is an issue.
>
> I'm just looking for anecdotal evidence: "I run RH 8.0 on a 450mhz P3 with
> 256mb, and
> it seems to work just fine", that kind of thing.
>
> Thanks.

A Duron 1.1 GHz is $29.00, a motherboard for it is $56.00 to $74.00, 512 MB of
RAM is $75.00. This is easily enough to meet your requirements. Hardware is
cheap these days.

David Levi



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