Linux 1.3 Shell

[rodan]

Anyone using this particuliar version of Linux? I'm looking at a computer system deal Link that comes with Linux 1.3 Shell.

 

[TonyRic]

* CPU: VIA Cyrix III GigaPro (VIA C3 733 MHz)
* Chipset: VIA 8601
* Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB FDD
* Hard Drive: 20 GB HDD
* CD-ROM: 52x CD-ROM
* Memory: 128MB PC133 SDRAM
* Power: ATX Power 180W Auto Switch, AC100V~240V
* OS: Linux Version 1.3 shell w/ e-Mail, Web Browsing, and Word Processing capabilities
* Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
* Motherboard:
* 1) 128 Bit 3D AGP Video Card
* 2) 3D PCI Sound
* 3) V.90 56K Fax/MODEM
* 4) 10/100 Fast Ethernet NIC




HMMM, curious. Linux kernel release 1.3? OS Release 1.3? Which distro? They don't say. Just get another distro if they cannot tell you over the phone. But, being outpost.com, I am sure they won't know much either.

Cheers
Tony

 

[MGMorden]

If you like the price get it. There are plenty of free distro's out there and if this one supports all the hardware in the machine then the others can do so as well.

 

[NorthenLove]

Why don't you buy a computer from these guys ? It's a hp minus the monitor and it comes with Lycoris Linux ( aka Redmond Linux ) pre-installed.

http://www.lycoris.com

 

[rodan]

I called a CS rep and asked if the OS was preinstalled, he said yes, I didn't think to ask him what "Linux 1.3 Shell" was, I did some searching, at some Linux sites, couldn't find this specific version. Looks like they are out of them for right now, he said they would be getting some more in soon. I was interested in it because it looked like a low priced and low hassle way to start into Linux. With the OS preinstalled I'm sure the hardware would be configured correctly and ready for the internet, but, then, you never know.
Edit: I think it's "Caldera Open Linux 1.3" is my closest guess.