> > > Linux should run passably on the lowest common denominator machine for
> > > the majority of its userbase. That is an 8Mb 486. If you think everyone
> > > can afford 32Mbytes I suggest you pay a visit to a local UK university,
> > > pop out into the poor parts of europe or south america.
> >
> > Memory has gotten insanely cheap lately.
> >
> > $14 for 16MB SIMM
> > $26 for 32MB SIMM
> > $127 for 128MB DIMM
>
> They dont fit 30 pin sockets on ISA bus 386s or old VLB 486 boards. You are
> making the exact mistake I tried to point out above. All the world is not
> made up of cash rich Americans bulk buying memory.
You can get a 36-72 pin slot expander/convertor for $25.
Jon
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