Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] linux/EMC Computer Config ?

> I've obtained a copy of Red Hat 6.2. I
> know 5.2 is used by most on this list but
> I'd like to use 6.2 if possible. An
> archived message (#8476) from Ray Henry
> indicates this is possible and has been
> done. If it's too much hassle I'll drop
> back and use 5.2.

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> Trident 8MB 3D AGP Video Card - Blade 3D
> chipset

I don't know that you'll get much benefit from the 3D accelerated cards with
Linux. I once feared that AGP cards wouldn't work with 5.2, but I have a
machine set up this way now and it's OK.

> Microsoft intellamouse - PS2

I didn't have much luck with the Intellimouse driver for X, but the mouse
worked fine with the regular 2 button PS/2 mouse setting.

> I'll install a hard drive which can be
> removed. A real slick system allows an
> internal hard drive to be removed and
> another to replace it.

I have exactly this setup.

Matt

> However, I understand it can be
> problematic to install and configure. I
> know some can do this is a weekend but with
> my meager knowledge of Unix I think this
> will take me a bit longer, maybe a week ;-).

P.S. Want some profoundly good advice? Start with 5.2 (you can probably get a
disk from Dave Anderson or Ray Henry with everything you need), use Tim
Goldstein's script, get it working, then move on. I'd hate to see yet another
guy, just breaking into Linux, writhing in agony (I'm not kidding...) trying
to get EMC up for the first time. It's just too distasteful, and the regulars
on this list have seen it too many times already...