[NTLUG:Discuss] video problems

[MadHat]

On Sun, 2002-10-27 at 13:44, Christopher Baker wrote:
> This is basically a new install, and all I plan on running on it is
> Hylafax. I suppose I could live without a GUI or other interface.
> 
> The video problems could be due to EMI. I had the workstation sitting
> right by it. I took the resolution down to 640*480*256.
> 
> > Your slowdown is probably to do with having "only" 64Mb RAM - memory
> > is spectacularly cheap right now - could be time for an upgrade?
> 
> This defeats the whole purpose of using Linux. The purpose was and still
> is to use what I have without spending any money. And since this machine has
> SIMM slots, the memory won't be that easy to come by. With all this
> talk about how great Linux works on old hardware, I certainly expected a
> better response than this.
> 
> I am a firm believer in having more memory, but my organization doesn't
> have a lot of money. I am using donated equipment here.

If that is all you want to do, then you don't need anymore.  I would
recommend doing 15b color, instead of 256 colors and 800x600 if
possible.  It is a good compromise and uses less memory that 16b, but
still has a decent look.  I used this for ages until I upgraded my
company to one that is willing to pay for good equipment.

I think your best bet is to know use gnome, kde or a desktop, but a
simple and small window manager.  See other email.

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