My slowest machine now running Ubuntu 10.04

[Gilles Gravier]

Hi gang!

Just a fun heads-up. My old Sony Vaio PCG-Z505HE (320 MB RAM, 450 MHz CPU,
8.2 GB hard disk) is now running nicely with a fresh install of 10.04 (from
alternate CD, since with that amount of RAM, normal Live CD doesn't run
well).

I've configured 1GB swap... and the machine... swaps like hell... I wish I
could add more RAM, but I've maxed it out, I think. Anyways, it was mostly a
proof-of-concept test.

Note that the machine has no onboard WiFi, so I had to use a PC-CARD for
that. My old ORINOCO Golds don't work with 10.04, so I had to find a spare
D-Link DWL-650+ PC-CARD, which works with NDISWRAPPERS, and configured
through ndisgtk GUI using the official Windows XP drivers downloaded from
the D-Link site.

Graphics works in 2D. Mouse pad works. Audio works. I haven't yet installed
the drivers for the Sony Vayo scroll wheel... but I know they are there
somewhere.

All in all, a fun, interesting, and positive experience (I'm using this
machine to write this e-mail).

Cheers,
Gilles

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