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A total newbie

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From: Chris D
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 00:00
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Hello everyone.

I have hit the point where I feel I am ready to evolve to Linux.  My
partner and I are even ready to start a linux box at work.  I have
absolutely no experience with Linux as of yet.  I am looking into Red
Hat, and I have downloaded the ISO386 image that it says I need to
start.  I have a couple questions:

1) Is that all I need to install the OS?  (My bios does allow for a cd
rom boot)

2) What is the difference between the GNOME and the KDE workstation?

3) The Iso386 image is supposed to work for the Intel chip, but I have
an Athlon.  Will this still work, or should I use a different image?

4) If we put together a linux box at work, what are the key elements I
should look for/avoid in a computer?

Thanks, I really do appreciate it.

Chris.
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