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Re: Help new to linux. re:Boot Disk

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From: Frijolero
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 00:00
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The boot disk is created by the installation CD. You have to enable your
computer to boot from the CD.
I strongly suggest you find documentation on the installation. It is very
easy to find on the internet.

Kenneth

Jack escribi๏ฟฝ en mensaje ...
>I am new to Linux. Actually I haven't even seen Linux, but decided I needed
to
>find out what Linux is. So I purchased the Redhat version from their site.
I
>bought the slimmed down version. Hindsight dictates(isn't hindsight
wonderful)
>that I should have paid for the full version. Instead I purchased the
skinny
>version w/out documentation or instructions. I realize the error of my ways
>now...... So I have the cd's and nothing to lead me to an install process.
I
>see from newsgroup traffic I need a boot disk,  but do I also need to
format
>the h/d? It has win95 on it.
>
>I have a pc I can dedicate to Linux.
>What steps do I have to take?
>Can a boot disk be sent to me by e-mail attachment?
>Could someone assist me with a cookbook method of getting this software
>installed. Or suggest a good FAQ to reference?
>
>Thanks in advance for your assistance....Jack Hefner
>
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