Archive:FedoraDocs/ReleaseNotes/Core4Test1/HardwareRequirements

The following information represents the minimum hardware requirements necessary to successfully install Fedora Core 4test1.

Note

The compatibility/availability of other hardware components (such as video and network cards) may be required for specific installation modes and/or post-installation usage.

CPU Requirements

This section lists the CPU specifications required by Fedora Core 4test1.

Note

The following CPU specifications are stated in terms of Intel processors. Other processors (notably, offerings from AMD, Cyrix, and VIA) that are compatible with and equivalent to the following Intel processors may also be used with Fedora Core.

• Minimum: Pentium-class

Fedora Core 4test1 is optimized for Pentium 4 CPUs, but also supports earlier CPUs (such as Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III, and including AMD and VIA variants). This approach has been taken because Pentium-class optimizations actually result in reduced performance for non-Pentium-class processors, and Pentium 4 scheduling is sufficiently different (while making up the bulk of today's processors) to warrant this change.

• Recommended for text-mode: 200 MHz Pentium-class or better

• Recommended for graphical: 400 MHz Pentium II or better

Hard Disk Space Requirements

This section lists the disk space required to install Fedora Core 4test1.

Note

The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora Core 4test1 after the installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during the installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of /Fedora/base/stage2.img (on CD-ROM 1) plus the size of the files in /var/lib/rpm on the installed system.

In practical terms, this means that as little as an additional 90MB can be required for a minimal installation, while as much as an additional 175MB can be required for an "everything" installation.

Also, keep in mind that additional space will be required for any user data, and at least 5% free space should be maintained for proper system operation.

• Custom Installation (Minimal): 620MB
• Server: 1.1GB
• Personal Desktop: 2.3GB
• Workstation: 3.0GB
• Custom Installation (Everything): 6.9GB

Memory Requirements

This section lists the memory required to install Fedora Core 4test1.

• Minimum for text-mode: 64MB
• Minimum for graphical: 192MB
• Recommended for graphical: 256MB