Re: Where to donwload Linux?

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From: Irv Mullins
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 00:00

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crockter wrote:

> Apologies in advance for the seemingly ridiculous question, but is there
> anywhere that I can download a Linux distribution?  I am currently running
> win98, and wish to install Linux and have a dual-boot system.  My hard dick

^^^^^^^^^^^My, you really ARE anxious to get Linux, aren't you!

> is partitioned, but the spare partition (intended for Linux) is unformatted.
> Is there anywhere I can get easy, simple instructions on downloading, and
> installing Linux?  Thanks for your time.

Anyway, downloading is ok if you have an ISDN line, but if not it really makes
more sense to buy one or more Linux CD's from www.cheapbytes.com
for $1.99 each. That way, there will be less chance for errors, and you'll
have all the programs you need PLUS most of the ones you'll want later.

Irv

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