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Re: Who do I get Linux? and how do I install it?

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From: Michael James
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 00:00
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Mal wrote:
> 
> I downloaded a file called "linux-2_0_tar.tar". What am I supposed to do
> with it? Do I need any other files? If thats all I need what do I do
> next? Any reply would me nice. Thank you.
> 
> Matt.

Unfortunatly you have only downloaded the kernel and it even looks like
your browser stuffed up the name on you. (You used Netscape right? ;-) )

For a full linux SYSTEM you should really buy a cd set they don't cost
that much and sure beats sitting there and waiting for downloads.

If you are either insane or are lucky enough to have a cable modem then
point your browser to ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/distributions/
and roll some dice or something and pick a distribution that takes
your fancy and follow the instructions in and readme files along the
way. (But I really think you should by some CD's they are cheap if you
look around)

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From: Michael James <q9722124@mail.connect.usq.edu.au.nospam>
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Date: 1997/11/10
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