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Interested New User????

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From: Steve Thomson
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 00:00
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Hi people

I am thinking of trying Linux after reading all the articles in the
Aust. PC Magazine.  If I list all my hardware, will someone tell me if I
will have any trouble.  


Cyrix 686L - 133 (P166+)
Jetway J-656VXD Pentium M/Board (http://www.jet-way.com)
32 MB EDO 72 pin Ram
2.1 GB Maxtor Hard Disk 
420 MB Samsung Hard Disk 
1.44 Floppy
24x CD-ROM (IDE)
14" SVGA Optima Monitor
MS Mouse
2x printer Ports.

Running OEM Windows 95B


Banksia Ext. MyVoiceModem V34
HP 540 Deskjet Printer
Optic Pro 4830P Scanner

What version of Linux should I use as a new user?
I read of a new version Redhat 5.0 is due out in December, should I
wait?
I am pretty good at Dos, Windows, I've tried OS/2 Warp 3.0, too slow.  I
am a tinkerer, I love to fiddle with Hardware, Software and anything to
do with computers.

I am disabled and travelling to the city to a user group meeting is out
of the question.  Is there anyone out near Campbelltown that might help
me.

Thanks in advance

Steve
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              Steve Thomson - Member                       
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               Macarthur Branch  
      
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Website:  http://www.zip.com.au/~stevet1        
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From: Steve Thomson <stevet1@zip.com.au>
Subject: Interested New User????
Date: 1997/11/23
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