Re: 486 with a large HDD

[mukund <betacomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeffrey Yep wrote:
> 
> Is that possible?!! Are you saying that my 486 can handle a HDD with
> thatmuch memory? Or do I have to add on some other hardware like extra RAM
> etc.? Please tell me.

The hd is handled by OS and not by the processor. You can have 21 gb (Am
I wrong ?, but I have 4.3 gb on 486) hard disk on 486. And yes linux
loves the ram so get  32 mb (or 64 mb if you have space) 

Best Wishes.
- -mukund
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