maybe you are doing something wrong? I have a Dell 530 dual 1.4 GHz with 1 gig of memory. I can compile the entire linux kernel in 2 minutes and 12 seconds on it. And it's way over 50 lines of code. Make sure the CPU isn't in "compatible mode". If you go into setup ( hit F2 to do so) there is a field for the CPU. Make sure it doesn't show the speed of the CPU as "compatible" if it does, move your cursor to it, and hit left or right arrow to change it to "1.7".
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maybe you are doing something wrong? I have a Dell 530 dual 1.4 GHz with 1 gig of memory. I can compile the entire linux kernel in 2 minutes and 12 seconds on it. And it's way over 50 lines of code. Make sure the CPU isn't in "compatible mode". If you go into setup ( hit F2 to do so) there is a field for the CPU. Make sure it doesn't show the speed of the CPU as "compatible" if it does, move your cursor to it, and hit left or right arrow to change it to "1.7".