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Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers Stupid question... Post 11432 by Cortney on Wednesday 5th of December 2001 10:39:48 AM
Old 12-05-2001
Question Stupid question...

Hello,

I've always been around systems that ran windows in one version or another, so I'm familiar with what/when/where/drivers/etc for that.

I want to build a unix box to use as a place to learn and become more familiar with unix. I would also like to eventually convert it to a server to run some internet apps.

My stupid question is...
What do I need hardware wise? (Basically, what are the requirements unix needs to be able to run)

Also, any particular things I need to be wary of like internal components that may not have unix drivers and such?

At this point, I know that I'll be installing Solaris. (if that helps)

Thanks so much!
Cort
 

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