2006-06-17 23:22:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
you can use as a workstation networked to your newer computer., with the newer one as the server. you can use it as a telephone answering machine, fax terminal, control your thermostat, even turn your coffee pot on and off in the morining. You can use it to store photos and as a backup for current projects or tax files , rebates and things like that. Things you seldom use but need to keep but not necessarily want to have on your main computer that attached to the internet.
2006-06-18 04:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by caduesa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use it for Linux, though running it with a live cd won't work nearly as well as running it from a hard drive.
2006-06-18 07:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, live cd? no! you need about 128 MB for that.
If you can get the ram up to 32MB (the more the better) you can install Ubuntu and run it in GUI mode, it has been designed to run on older computers, although start up times are very slow.
You can order Ubuntu free online from
https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
2006-06-18 06:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by jason b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper-weight? As for running linux via CD.. don't think so.. try using the hard drive ;)
2006-06-18 09:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the best way for you is to donate your old pentium 1 to any public school in any 3rd world country or give it to salvation army,pls remove your junk
2006-06-18 11:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by lepactodeloupes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good use for this type of computer see if u can make it bounce off of concrete
2006-06-18 08:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋