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Re: newbie needs help with linux

#832
From: amullen
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 05:27
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If you were a true computer enthusiast, you would know the answers to
all of your questions and you wouldn't be in need of dire help!
Watch what you call yourself.

Cheers,
DigiA


On Thu, 14 Jun 2001 22:33:29 -0500, "MadMax" <highrise@enteract.com>
wrote:

>Okay im 16 interested in modular programming, learning it, and graphics and
>animation.  For this iw as advised to install linux.  However I dont want to
>get rid of windows because i have a little brother and father who use the
>same computer.  I was then advised to partition my drive.  So now im going
>to do that if it is advisable.  I wonder though what precautions, ie drivers
>I will need to save and fi you can lend any help.  Right now im most worried
>about my mouse which is a corldess optic logitech mouse.  Im also worrid
>about my cable modem which is made by 3com.  Finally what linux os should i
>use that i can download for free, ie redhat mandrake etc etc?  Please help
>im a computer enthusiast in dire need of help:)
>
>
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