🚀 go-pugleaf

On Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:38:01 +1100, Steve Thomson <stevet1@zip.com.au>
wrote:

>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
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you are using FAT32 in your W95B partitions you will not be able to
access them with "Production' linux 2.0.x, but the 2.1.y development
series can  from about 2.1.63, I think I've seen somewhere.

As far as the hardware you've listed goes ... wannna swap??
Go for it!!
>
>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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