[Ham-Linux] LINUX and Core Duo processor

[Joseph Scanlan]

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007, Dave 'Doc' Corio wrote:

> Is this processor able to run LINUX?

Yes, I have kernel 2.6.18-4-686 running on an Intel Core 2 Duo T7100. 
I have some "laptop challenges" but the processor is happy.

> My plan is to add a second hard drive to this computer next week, and 
> set up a dual-boot system, with LINUX on the second drive.

Hmmm...  I never tried booting from a second disk so this is shooting 
from the hip, but...  Windows should be installed first.  When you 
install Linux, put the boot loader in the MBR of the first (boot) disk.

> the best LINUX flavor to use for this, considering.....
>
> 1. Ease of installation. I've done this only once before, and not with 
> two drives.
> 
> 2. Ease of use - that is, ability to find and load ham related 
> programs into the system

I like Debian stable but I won't claim it's the best for everybody.

Have fun and let us know how it goes.

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