[LUAU] Dis N Dat

[Jacques L. Yerby]

Mahalo to all for the responses:

Year's ago I tried an Internet install of FreeBSD on a previous desktop.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the abundance of storage then, that I have 
now.  I was intrigued by their implementation of the partitioning problem.

I also downloaded the free distro of Solaris (a while ago) but never could
figure out their installation instructions.

I've got time & 1/2 to mess around and also want to try the 250Mb 
flash drive install.

Jacques

On Saturday 31 March 2007 09:40, HawaiiDakine.com wrote:
1> Jacques L. Yerby wrote:
> > Aloha,
> >
> > I'm a retiree with some things I'd like to try.
> >
> > My background:  computer operations and management (USAF), computer
> > security (Space Shuttle); software development (Army Helicopter
> > Improvement Program); software & network admin (GSA @ Hickam, PH, and
> > Wheeler); and instructor (HPU).
> >
> > Years ago I bought the infamous Slackware Linux Bible and installed
> > Slackware on my PC (Compaq I think).  I did it manually to include a
> > phone dialer (remember them?)
> >
> > Now I am running SuSe 10 on a Sony VAIO desktop with Windows XP Home.
> > I also have a Gateway Laptop with XP Pro and a brand new MacBook
> > dual-core Intel with the latest version of OS X.  This brings me to what
> > I want to do.
> >
> > Some questions:
> > 1. You guys have been partial to Ubuntu in the past.  What is/are the
> > more popular easy to install distributions these days?
> >
> > 2.  I usually pre-allocate my partition space for Linux.  I don't trust
> > auto partitioning.  What's a recommended partition size for Linux?
> >
> > 3.  I'm assuming that I can install Linux on an external USB2 drive and
> > plug i it in to boot on my laptop.
> >
> > 4.  Multiple Linux boots:  Are most distributions similar enough that one
> > can install then into the same partion(s) and give each kernel a
> > different name in the /boot directory?  Or would it be better to create a
> > separate /boot for each distribution.  I am assuming that /usr /var /etc
> > and the rest are pretty standard across the Linux universe or am I wrong.
>
> ######
>
> > 5.  Can one put freeBSD on an external USB2 drive?
>
> Yes you can.  If you have FreeBSD questions send query to
> questions at freebsd.org Or go to the FreeBSD.org website and gat on the
> questions list.  Many saavy folks on there from around the world.
>
> ######
>
> > The rest are MacBook questions.
> >
> > 1.  Is there a special distribution for Intel Macs or will any
> > distribution run under Boot Camp?
> >
> > 2.  Will Linux run under the Parallel software?
> >
> > 3.  Is there a standalone distribution for the Intel Mac?  I guess this
> > is a variation of #1 above.
> >
> > 4.  I am assuming that here also I can install onto an external USB or
> > Firewire
> > drive to save space on the smallish internal drive.
> >
> > I have 4 palm sized HD models designed for laptops:  2 @ 40GB, 1 60GB
> > and 1 120GB.  I saw a nice 160GB palm sized HD at Costco for about $130
> > a few weeks ago.
> >
> > Anyway, suggestions are appreciated.
> >
> > Mahalo,
> > Jacques L. Yerby
> > USAF Ret.
> > Punchbowl
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