>>Are there any free pre-compiled distribs for the 386? I have an old store-bought copy, but would rather install the latest and greatest.
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Hello Michael (and Jerry )

Here are a few
http://www.fdlinux.com/
http://lrp.steinkuehler.net/
http://www.coyotelinux.com/products.php
http://www.woalf.uklinux.net/
http://floppix.ccai.com/
http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/usr/h93/h9301726/dlx.html

Now don't tell anyone that the UT is not the total source for answers. !
(the first one is the the one I think you are looking for.. )

Bob Lee