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Stephan Wiesand <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:21:31 +0200
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Hi Troy,

On Fri, 27 Apr 2007, Troy Dawson wrote:

> I did some testing with my machine that would only install in text mode.  It
> seems that with an ftp and/or http install, if your machine only has 256 Meg
> of ram, it will only do a text install.
> If you do a NFS install, it will install graphically, which I hope would  make
> X configuration easier.
> Also, when I boosted it's memory up to 512 Meg, I was able to install
> graphically via http or ftp.

yes, this was an http installation. But my notebook has 512 MB RAM, which 
should really be enough for a graphical installation.

NB If you'd put the latest version of the trees into 5rolling, I'd do 
some more testing during the weekend.

Stephan

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