Your 4MB of RAM will make X run very slowly. You should have at least 8MB of RAM for running programs in X. You will need another 6MB to 10MB of disk space for the GCC compiler in addition to X if you want to develop applications for X.
Do not try to bring up an Xserver that does not support your hardware. There have been
cases where damage has resulted from pushing the monitor (especially fixed-frequency
monitors) beyond its capabilities.
As far as mice go, Linux supports both serial and Bus varieties. For the serial mice, you can use Logitech, Microsoft, MouseSystems, or compatibles. The following Bus mice are known to work: Logitech, Microsoft, ATI_XL, and PS/2 (aux). There you have it, a brief introduction to an operating system that could very well change the way you program. Now for getting
yourself ready for Linux.
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