Hi everybody,
I'm trying to install Debian Linux (Sarge) on my A1200. I have set up the base install and I can boot Linux from within AmigaOS, but when it comes to install packages using DSELECT ...
DAMN!!! I've never seen a computer running so SLOWLY in my whole life. I have aborted the process twice and have decided not to retry it until I find a way to speed up my A1200.
I don't want to spent so much money on this, so I'm considering to install an Elbox Fast ATA MKIII controller (about 90$) or buy a 68040 Accelerator card but unfortunately I can't afford both solutions at the same time.
I understand my system has two major bottlenecks :
(1) The processor : a 68040 would be better than 68030 that comes with my Accelerator card.
(2) Hard disk I/O : I don't have any fast ata controller installed so the maximum disk transfer mode should be PIO2 (I think).
Would like to receive feedback on Debian Linux installations from those of you with similar H/W configs and which of the points (1) & (2) do you think would improve the system performance more significantly.
Thanks in advance,
Manel.
