From: clyne <clyne@bitgloo.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 23:11:21 +0000 (-0500)
Subject: add note on linux versions
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add note on linux versions
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 25ee069..2dea145 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ The system requires an i486 or better processor, a 3.5" floppy drive, and at lea
 
 Notes:
 
+* Current Linux is v5.17.2. Older Linux (v2.x) uses less RAM for the kernel, and may be added later as a build option. Newer Linux (v6.x) appears to require well over 8MB of RAM to boot, so targeting newer kernels will be unlikely.
 * Once the system is booted, the boot floppy can be removed.
 * root's password is `toor`.
 * Mount the modules floppy to `/lib/modules`; then, use `modprobe` for loading and unloading.
