Re: The Core and the Kernel

[Micah Yoder <yoderm@geocities.com>]

Kai Wetzel wrote:

> I was thinking about the following, and would like to know
> whether/how this could be done:
> In order to show some other people GNU/Linux (e.g. my
> father who keeps complaining about NT and other MS software)
> I would like to install Linux on a iomega ZIP medium and
> be able to plug in the parallel-port Zip-drive with a
> boot floppy and show people a vanilla GNU/Linux running
> off the Zip medium with X and some apps.
> (Using VGA16 or SVGA server maybe)
> 
> What do you think ?

I actually mentioned that on the list a few months ago.  Actually I was
thinking about *installing* from a Zip, but having a real Linux system
on one is an even better idea.  That would be a great way to show people
Linux!

Only problem is, parallel Zips are slow as molassas.  But with an
internal or SCSI it should be usable.

Other question:  Is this really a goal of SEUL?  I think it would be
great...but would end users use it?

Maybe.....

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