what to do with old stuff?

maroon · Post by **maroon** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:44 am

I got a couple of old P166 Compaq Presario(?) boxes from work. Is there anything I can do with these things? Should I part them out and try to sell them on Ebay or should I just throw them away?

I've been wanting to try my hand at Linux. Will it run on a setup like that?

Thanks for your help!

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 12:17 pm

See if a local school wants them.

LT-73 · Post by **LT-73** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 12:19 pm

Originally posted by Easto
See if a local school wants them.

Yeah or donate them to a library. i don't think they'll be able to run linux.

What's the minimim Mhz linux needs to run, something like 500?

ub3r_n00b · Post by **ub3r_n00b** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:24 pm

man my buddies have a p166 running as a server...

works well.. just uses apache and an FTP..

thats what i would use it for

(obviously it isnt for hosting a website.. just temporary hosting)
-Preet

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 8:52 pm

Originally posted by LT-73
Yeah or donate them to a library. i don't think they'll be able to run linux.

What's the minimim Mhz linux needs to run, something like 500?

I've installed linux on a 486 50mhz. You could probably install it on a calculator

loop2kil · Post by **loop2kil** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 10:51 am

a 166 is plenty fast to run linux....linux can fit on a floppy(or so ive heard). would give u a good chance to give linux a try

maroon · Post by **maroon** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 3:14 pm

Tanks for the help, guys! Guess I'll keep one to fiddle around with Linux and give the other one to my church or a school.

Shilly · Post by **Shilly** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:16 pm

I had a 166MHz from 95, back when MMX was the stuff. Linux works fine on it for me...I like linux, something new and fun to mess around with.

I'd advise ya to give it a try.

Just realized the post before this sorta ended this thread... oh well

, really feelin like a 'Junior Member' lol.