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Distribution
Linux is available in several distributions. Please indicate
which one you intend to install, and which version in the text
field provided. If your distribution is not listed, select
Other and include name with version.
Name
RedHat
Fedora
SuSE
Mandrake
Debian
Slackware
Other
Version
NOTE: The Kalamazoo Linux Group provides some distributions
on request for a nominal fee. If you wish to use one of these,
it must be ordered in advance! Please see our
catalog of available packages
(link opens in separate window), and place all CD orders to
cdsales@kalamazoolinux.org
Basic Hardware
This form assumes the requestor will be installing Linux
on an Intel x86 or compatible (AMD, Cyrix) processor-based system.
KLUG does not presently provide support for other processor families.
Processor Speed
Less than 300MHz
300-750MHz
750MHz-1GHz
More than 1GHz
While a slower processor will still run Linux well
on single-purpose dedicated machines, we recommend
a minimum of 300MHz for new users hoping to explore
the general capabilities of the latest and greatest
distributions. Of course, for any general purpose
machine, the faster the processor, the better.
Memory
Less than 256MB
256-512MB
512MB-1GB
More than 1GB
Again, more memory is usually better on a general-purpose machine.
We recommend a minimum of 256MB for the most recent distributions,
although as little as 64MB may be acceptable for basic usage.
Storage Main Drive
None
Less than 4GB
4-10GB
10-20GB
More than 20GB
Second Drive
None
Less than 4GB
4-10GB
10-20GB
More than 20GB
For speed and simplity, this form requests only the most
basic information about your first two hard drives, if present.
That should be sufficient information to start a basic installation,
but the requestor is welcome to indicate whether additional drives
are present.
Additional Drives
0
1
2
3 or More
Please count only hard drives over and above the first and second
described above. Do not include any CD/DVD or other removable media,
writable or not.
Video
Resolution
640x480
800x600
1024x768
1280x1024 or higher
Controller
Monitor
Please provide make and model of graphics controller,
along with monitor type and maximum resolution, if known.
Other Hardware
At the very least, your machine will need a CD-ROM reader
in order to install any current Linux distribution.
While it is possible to install most distributions
over a network, KLUG does not offer the facilities
to support this option.
CD-ROM
Ethernet
Wireless
Modem
Please specify if each item exists, along with makes and models if known.
Besides installing the system and initial packages,
KLUG can provide assistance with configuring other
system hardware, including network cards, modems, etc.
It is very important to indicate any additional
hardware you wish to use on your machine, as some vendors
may not directly support their products under Linux.
Fortunately, the Linux community is a vast one, and
drivers for most hardware are usually developed
eventually, with or without vendor support.
If you have any questions, comments or other issues
not otherwise addressed on this form, please feel
free to add them here:
For best results with additional hardware, we strongly
urge anyone wishing to take advantage of our installation
services submit a request at least one week in advance.
This gives us an opportunity to look for any potential
hardware issues and prepare to deal with them, if necessary.
Installations are performed at our monthly introductory
and general assistance meetings, held the first Tuesday
of each month.
