🚀 go-pugleaf

It's 23 Nov 97  08:38,
We'll return to stevet1@zip.com.au and All's
discussion of Interested New User????

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


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

 st> Running OEM Windows 95B

You have more than enough hardware for Linux.  You should get good
performance running X Windows and blinding speed in text mode. :-)  If
you want to keep your Windows 95, that's no problem either.  Linux and
Windows 95 will happily co-exist on the same system (and Linux can even
access VFAT partitions).

 st> What version of Linux should I use as a new user?
 st> I read of a new version Redhat 5.0 is due out in December, should I
 st> wait?

No need to wait, but that's up to you.  Ask around for reccommendations.
Personally, I use Red Hat 4.2 myself.  Others will point you towards
Debian, which is said to be excellent.  If you installed RH 4.2 now, you
should have no problems upgrading to RH 5 when it comes out.  I think
Debian is upgradeable as well (any Debian users care to comment?).

 st> I am pretty good at Dos, Windows, I've tried OS/2 Warp 3.0, too slow.
 st> I am a tinkerer, I love to fiddle with Hardware, Software and anything
 st> to do with computers.

You'll _love_ Linux, it's a tinkerer's paradise. :-)

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

If all else fails, you can get Linux by mail order and there's plenty of
support in these newsgroups. :-)

 st> ICQ Number:         1229122

Or I could give you a yell on ICQ if you're ever stuck. :-)

... I couldn't possibly fail to disagree with you less.
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