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Linux starting from DOS (Users)

posted by Laaca , Czech republic, 28.02.2011, 18:17

Hi!
Two my machines are DOS only. However for certain tasks I would like to install also Linux to them. But not as a dual boot but Linux starting from DOS by typing LINUX.BAT
I have NO experience with Linux si I am asking here for some help.
I need a solution matching these points:

1) it must be in one partition with DOS (FAT32 partitinon) in directory like C:\LINUX
2) can be in UMSDOS form or inside some large file like LINUX.IMG
3) size preferred under 200MB
4) with X server
5) must be loadable by Linld or LoadLin. GRUB is not accetable.

Notes:
a) please, advice me only solution you tried. Not things like "it should work.."
b) SLAX didn't work for me
c) I do not care about kernel version or release date.
d) it must run on Pentium 300Mhz with 192MB RAM

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DOS-u-akbar!

Complete thread:

• Linux starting from DOS - Laaca, 28.02.2011, 18:17 (Users)
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