The FAQ

[Gregory Nowak]

Zipslack demonstrates that you can have 
a basic system running on 95 megs.
Greg


On Sun, Jun 17, 2001 at 04:18:04PM -0400, Ann Parsons wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> First of all, I want to tell you all how much I appreciate all your
> help.  You guys are great, and I really appreciate all your comments.  
> 
> Now, let me rebut some of this stuff.  From the discussion about the
> different distros and the different ways to obtain good results, I
> have concluded that the instructions on how to install Speakup do not
> belong in the FAQ.  They belong in a full document of their own,
> complete with full discussion of the exact commands relating to
> synthes and distros and kernel versions.  This is a FAQ.  the answer
> to the question about how to install Speakup should be as general as
> possible and point to specific info in an additional document.  Note:
> Janina, the reason that the install part of the FAQ seems to be skewed
> toward Slackware is simply because that was the *only* specific
> instructions I received.  Since I'm not a techie, I'm a writer, I work
> with what I'm given.  
> 
> RE the beginning paragraph, yes, Janina, you are right on all counts,
> and I will change it forthwith.  
> 
> RE the discussion on cursoring, yes, you're right there too.  I think
> I'll just delete it.
> 
> RE the discussion of Speakup and Emacspeak, notice I didn't say V.S.,
> I liked your comments there too.    I shall incorporate them.
> 
> RE the question about which versions of speakup work with which
> kernels, I think that I will change 0.10 to 0.10A and say that those
> who are using older kernel versions need to consult either the list or
> blah, blah, docs which I hope are available.  
> 
> RE the bit about Linux and older systems, no, I disagree about leaving
> this out.  Reason?  This is an issue close to my heart.  It is
> precisely because Linux can run well on a 486, I have one upstairs,
> that it is so valuable!  It is not difficult to get Linux to work on a
> 486, especially if you use a distro that allows you to use the pkgs
> you need instead of the pkgs that include X and so on.  Debian and
> Slackware are particularly well suited to this type of customized
> installation.  If there were a doc about which pkgs were actually
> needed in order to run a decent system on a 486, that would be great.
> Maybe I'll write one, after this here FAQ.  Do you guys remember when
> you had a shell account that only had 20 megs in it?  You can run a
> basic system in about 800 megs.  As for mp3's no, you may not have
> room for MP3's but you can stream some of them.  If 30 gig hard drives
> are down to $99, what are 2.5 ones going for, eh?  
> 
> Yes, the comment about if it runs on Windows OK, it will run on Linux
> is apt.    I will include it.
> 
> I think I've covered the water-front here.  If I haven't, just give me
> a nudge and remind me.  I figured it would be easier to write one long
> msg rather than try to answer everyone individually.  Again, thanks so
> much for all your help.  I'm going to continue to need it if this docs
> project is going to continue.  
> 
> Ann P.
>    
> 
> 
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> 			Ann K. Parsons  
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