[ale] desktops for older machines

[Dunlap, Randy]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thompson Freeman [mailto:tfreeman at intel.digichem.net]
> 
> Several years ago, I ran a 486/33Mhz machine under X with (?? 
> fvwm ??) as
> the window manager. Once I had enough memory in it, it ran 
> fine. My 386/16 Mhz machine was another situation 8-).
> 
> On Thu, 10 May 2001, Rod Young wrote:
> 
> > What is a good desktop for P2, P1, & 486's ? Is tiny x and option?
> > --

I agree.  I have a Pentium 180 MHz with 80 MB of RAM at home.
I use KDE on it with no problems.  Heck, I even use Star Office
on it occasionally.  Only the load/startup time is a problem,
so I just go to the kitchen and get a cup of coffee.  :)
After it's loaded, no (serious) problem.

~Randy

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