Is it possible to create a usable system on a 64MB card? By usable I
mean with tools beyond basic file editing/manipulation (ls, ln, etc.)

Given 64-33-x (x = Dos partition) would 31-x be enough space for X etc.?

IMO one of the problems with wince is the lack of a decent freeware ANSI
C compiler. I'm guessing hpc/netBSD has some of the popular unix
compilers as part of installation?

AFAIK there are no partitioning tools for wince, can I partition during
installation? (I've seen reference to a CF->PCMCIA converters for
partitioning. I have no boxes with PCMCIA or CF sockets/adapters.)


Sorry for the easy questions :-/ My Unix experience ends at the desktop,
and then not netBSD :-(

TiA
--
Paul


In message <Pine.LNX.4.10.10109232307090.2198-100000@sorrow.ashke.com>,
Adam K Kirchhoff <adamk@voicenet.com> writes
>
>There is a very small base install that will fit in about 33 megs.
>However, you still need a dos partition on the CF to contain the kernel
>and boot loader.   Of course, having swap space is recommended.
>
>This small install, contains very little in terms of user space tools, and
>nothing from X.
>
>I would imagine that if the card is a standard CF card, the manufacturer
>doesn't really matter (though don't quote me on that) :-)
>
>Adam
>
>On Mon, 24 Sep 2001, Paul Williams wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I've been planning on installing netBSD on my MobilePro 770. I am
>> planning to buy a CF card, but I am having trouble finding info on the
>> needed size. Due to limited funds I've been looking at a 64MB CF card.
>> But I am unsure whether this will be sufficient. I've seen, in the "User
>> How-To", this:
>> 
>> "base+kern+etc with delete large unuse files"
>> 
>> What sort of system would this be? IOW given a typical user what
>> tools/userspace etc. (X?)
>> 
>> Does the manufacturer of the CF card matter? (Installation failures
>> etc.)
>> 
>> Sorry if this is a common question.
>> 
>> --
>> Paul
>>