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I had tried to get some version of Linux running on my 386SX / 25MHz / 8MB RAM but only succeeded in getting BasicLinux[1] running bootstrapped from a DOS boot
by incanus77 2y ago
I had tried to get some version of Linux running on my 386SX / 25MHz / 8MB RAM but only succeeded in getting BasicLinux[1] running bootstrapped from a DOS boot first. Somehow I had never found ELKS! But I was just able to trivially make a floppy and boot the system[2]. Amazing. Looking forward to playing with this.
[1] https://distro.ibiblio.org/baslinux/ https://distro.ibiblio.org/baslinux/
[2] https://mastodon.social/@incanus/113777573079528868 https://mastodon.social/@incanus/113777573079528868
- anthk 2y agoIf you can compile and install TCC you might compiler further useful software and games. Also, check delicate linux: http://delicate-linux.net/ http://delicate-linux.net/ Do not try X under Delicate Linux, it will run dog slow with 8MB of RAM. If you can upgrade it to 16MB and some 486, X would be fine, with icewm set to a light plain theme, no desktop icons.
- incanus77 2y agoI've been able to cross-compile from Linux (in Docker on my Mac; things didn't work well on macOS) to make binaries that run on the 386 under ELKS. Just had to juggle a few stock games to grab a couple dozen KB on the floppy to make room.