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Steve Thomson <stevet1@zip.com.au> wrote 
> 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
2 button will do but 3 is handy.

> 2x printer Ports.
> Running OEM Windows 95B
> Banksia Ext. MyVoiceModem V34
> HP 540 Deskjet Printer
> Optic Pro 4830P Scanner
Not aware of support for scanners yet.  Everything else is more than ample.

> 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?
From what I have read of v5.0 at the RedHat site (www.redhat.com) it will be even easier
to install.

> 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.
Sounds as though you will enjoy Linux.
 
> 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.


regards, 
 Nathan.

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