CentOS - Jul 2016 - installing centos 7 32 bit i386 to laptop

On 7/28/2016 11:04 PM, Peter wrote:
> On 29/07/16 17:13, geo.inbox.ignored wrote:
>>> >>the Semperon SI-42 is, I believe, a 64 bit capable CPU,
>> >
>> >you are very correct.
> In that case stop wasting your time with CentOS 7 i386 and install the
> native x86_64 version of CentOS 7.  This will give you access to all the
> 3rd party repos you'll want as well, such as epel and nux.
also, try and scrounge another DDR2 SODIMM for that thing, according to 
my google search, it supports up to 2 x 4GB == 8GB, and you said you 
only have the stock 2GB.   4GB will be way better performance with a 
GUI, 8GB would be even better.   you still have a really slow CPU and if 
its still got the original 5400RPM HD, a really slow HD, but don't make 
it triple-suffer from not enough ram.  (a SSD replacing the SATA HD 
would make it actually pleasant to use)


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On 07/29/2016 01:10 AM, John R Pierce wrote:
> On 7/28/2016 11:04 PM, Peter wrote:
>> On 29/07/16 17:13, geo.inbox.ignored wrote:
>>>>>> the Semperon SI-42 is, I believe, a 64 bit capable CPU,
>>>>
>>>> you are very correct.
>> In that case stop wasting your time with CentOS 7 i386 and install the
>> native x86_64 version of CentOS 7.  This will give you access to all
the
>> 3rd party repos you'll want as well, such as epel and nux.
>
> also, try and scrounge another DDR2 SODIMM for that thing, according to 
> my google search, it supports up to 2 x 4GB == 8GB, and you said you 
> only have the stock 2GB.   4GB will be way better performance with a 
> GUI, 8GB would be even better.   you still have a really slow CPU and if 
> its still got the original 5400RPM HD, a really slow HD, but don't make
> it triple-suffer from not enough ram.  (a SSD replacing the SATA HD 
> would make it actually pleasant to use)
>
===>

i am considering memory upgrade.

if some funds that i am hoping for come in next month, i am considering
a new multi core tower and a new laptop.

if good fortune hits, this lt will become an emergency access terminal
to new desktop. old desktop will be converted to a zoneminder server
for ip cams.

i do have other more pressing obligations that must be taken care of
first. what is left will go for my toys.

7-x86_64 has finished downloading. that means i am out of here for a
new install. back later to let you know how it went.

again, greatly appreciate your advice and help. i thank you.


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On 29/07/16 18:10, John R Pierce wrote:
> also, try and scrounge another DDR2 SODIMM for that thing, according to
> my google search, it supports up to 2 x 4GB == 8GB, and you said you
> only have the stock 2GB.
They are dirt cheap on ebay, from Hong Kong with free shipping.  I would
go all the way and max it out.

I would also recommend that you go for a light weight DM such as XFCE
which you can install from EPEL, this will help a fair bit on that older
hardware with the performance as opposed to gnome 3.


Peter

On 07/29/2016 02:52 AM, Peter wrote:
> On 29/07/16 18:10, John R Pierce wrote:
>> also, try and scrounge another DDR2 SODIMM for that thing, according to
>> my google search, it supports up to 2 x 4GB == 8GB, and you said you
>> only have the stock 2GB.
>
> They are dirt cheap on ebay, from Hong Kong with free shipping.  I would
> go all the way and max it out.
>
===>

when buying memory or hdd, i check both ebay and amazon for price,
warranty and shipping.

last purchases i made were all from amazon.

1 TB sata hdd, 2 ddr 1x2 GB memory and a power supply for an emachine.

1 TB sata hdd, 2 ddr 1x2 GB memory for tower box.

turned out emachine had more than a power supply, so 2nd hdd and power
supply went into tower box.

tower box is oem mainboard for ide drives, bought an ide2sata adapter for
it. now it has 2 1 TB sata drives, 1 250 GB ide and 1 ide cd/dvd r/w drive,
1 usb cd/dvd r/w usb drive, 1 hd 3.5 floppy, 1 dc2120 tape drive on floppy
controller, 1 dc2120 / travan on scsi controller.

no front cover so all drive will fit and have access.

i tricked it with a 3 position momentary-center-momentary switch for
reset | off | on.

i took a much needed nap while pulling 7 x86_64 iso. it was not until i
started to run checksum to verify that i saw i pulled the 'everything'
iso file. now have the 4.0 GB dvd iso file.

rebooting to install correct iso.

back later. again.


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peace out.

CentOS GNU/Linux 6.8

tc,hago.

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