🚀 go-pugleaf

On Wed, 19 Nov 1997, Freedom of Choice wrote:

> I have two '95 machines...both of which are more than capable of running
> Linux from reading previous postings in this ng....my point is that I

If it runs '95, it'll run Linux!

> will need to keep one as an ms machine for a variety of reasons...they
> are networked with TCP/IP and IPX/SPX (for the odd game)....
> will I be able to keep them networked (say under TCP/IP, or both) and
> transfer files etc?

Sure! Linux has the best network support you can buy (even though it's
free). Some would swear by it (ask more than 50% of the Australian ISP's
that). It should be a breeze, and with Samba you can even access your
Linux PC from Windows and vice versa, retaining full filenames, etc..

Connect your modem to your Linux PC, and export the modem over to the
Windows one, using IP Masquerade.. Two internet connected computers, when
the ISP only sees one! :)

> If necessary I could dual boot the one to have Linux but would prefer a
> clean system with no ms on it at all.

Sure thing 8-)

> Are there Linux apps that read word docs etc?...I assume at least RTF
> format?....

StarOffice can! <http://www.staroffice.com> ApplixWare also can if you're
prepared to spend a little $$ on it (applix, unlike staroffice isn't
free).

> and what about sharing hardware across the network (I only have one
> CD-ROM drive and it will stay in the ms machine but I will be prepared
> to swap it if necessary at least for the install)...

You can export this using Samba, but it would do better in your Linux PC..
Just walk over and put in the CD, mount it, and you'll see it on your
Windows PC as drive let's say Z: :)

Oh yeah, you can also run 16-bit Windows applications on Linux with WINE,
and run DOS programs (and Windows 3.1) with DOSEmu..

> Oh and any contacts for LUV (an email address)?

http://www.luv.asn.au/luv

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