Specifications
this part of the script so that it will only run if you pass a parameter at the boot−prompt. For
example:
if [ "NEWMODULES" == "1" ] ; then depmod −afi
/etc/rc.d/rc.inet2
This script starts network services like nfs. You probably don't need these and certainly not at
start−up. Rename this script to something like RC.inet2 − that will stop it from being run at
boot and you can run it manually when you need it.
/etc/rc.d/rc.pcmcia
On the Aero you should also rename this script, otherwise you'll lose the use of your floppy
drive on start−up. It's worth considering for any other small laptop as well − you can always
run it manually before inserting a card.
Once these changes have been made, you are ready to reboot.
5.6 Post−reboot Configuration.
If you made the changes recommended in section Pre−reboot configuration then the boot process will only
take a few minutes, as opposed to several hours. Login as root and check that everything is functioning
properly.
Re−use the temporary root.
Once you are sure the installation is solid you can reclaim the partition you used as the temporary root. Don't
just delete the contents, reformat the filesystem. Remember, the mke2fs that came with the mini−Linux is out
of date.
If you intend to re−use this partition as /home, remember not to create any user accounts until you have
completed this step.
Other configuration tweaks.
In such a small RAM space, every little helps. Go through SlackWare's BSD−style init scripts in /etc/rc.d/
and comment out anything you don't need. Have a look at Todd Burgess' Small Memory mini−HOWTO
http://eddie.cis.uoguelph.ca/~tburgess/ for more ideas.
6.Conclusion
That's it all done. You now have a laptop with the core utilities in place and 50 to 70mb spare for whichever
extras you need. Don't mess it up because it's a lot easier to modify an existing installation on such cramped
old machines than it is to start from scratch again.
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