[Tfug] correct Kernel for an older AMD system

[Christopher Robbins]

Gentoo? It'll take weeks to compile! :)

I've used Gentoo on my newer laptop and I have to admit it was one of the
more snappy Linux installs I've ever used.  Everything seemed so much faster
when I installed Gentoo.  Don't let my joke above phase you - it only took
me about an hour to install from scratch (includes writing all the config
files).  Be sure to print off the Gentoo install handbook - it's probably
the best guide to installing Gentoo from scratch.  Emerge also works really
well...If you want something quick, grab one of the other distros, but if
you want maximum configuration, Gentoo is definitely the way to go.

-Chris

On 4/4/06, erich <erich1 at copper.net> wrote:
>
> Yes,
>        I recommend Gentoo. Although it's more complicated to install,
> (There's
> something called a Stage III tarball, which you'll confront.), the
> documentation
> is excellent, and you can pick and choose the kernel. Like just about
> everything
> else, the kernel is bult from source in Gentoo. This gives you the
> opportunity
> to maximize its efficiency.
>
>
> Erich
>
>
> hharden71 at netzero.net wrote:
>
> >I'm running a distro that gives me the choice between a 2.4 kernel and a
> 2.6 kernel....
> >I am additionally considering trying out Gentoo, but haven't quite
> decided.
> >
> >-- "Christopher Robbins" <robbinsc at gmail.com> wrote:
> >It shouldn't matter....2.6 will support this hardware as well as 2.4will.
> >There are a bit of differences between each, too many to list here.  A
> >Google search lists quite a few guides.  The 2.6 is considered a bit more
> >"bleeding edge" in comparision to the older 2.4 kernels, but the 2.4kernels
> >are older (tested) so may give a bit greater stability if you're running
> >some sort of production environment.....
> >
> >I never had any stability problems with a 2.6 kernel.....Are you rolling
> >your own kernel for any specific reason? A distro will set you up just
> fine
> >(SuSE, Debian, Red Hat, et al) with nothing to worry about...
> >
> >-Chris
> >
> >Google Search - linux 2.6 vs 2.4
> >
> >
> http://www.google.com/search?q=linux+2.6+vs+2.4&sourceid=mozilla-search&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
> >
> >
> >
> >On 4/3/06, hharden71 at netzero.net <hharden71 at netzero.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>which kernel will give me the best performance and feature mix on my
> older
> >>AMD powered PC?
> >>system data (in case it matters):
> >>AMD Athlon 800mhz
> >>512 Meg 100mhz ram
> >>80gig HDD 7200RPM
> >>ISA Modem
> >>PCI 10/100 ethernet card
> >>ATI Rage 128 2x AGP
> >>sony DVD r/w+- dl
> >>USB
> >>ps2 mouse & kbd
> >>
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