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Newbie would like to start

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From: Leslie Gondor
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 00:00
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I'm interested putting Linux onto my PC, which is a P150, 32MB RAM, with
about 900MB spare HD space. I've looked around Linux sites a fair bit,
but their is still some things which I don't understand.
Firstly, do I need to partition my Hard Drive if I want to run Windows
95 as well as Linux?
If yes, how do I go about doing this?

Secondly, which "flavour" of Linux should I go for?
I have found three different types so far, which are Red Hat, Slackware,
and Debian.
I have found their individual websites, but I cannot seem to see the
real differences between them.

Thirdly, where can I get lots of newbie information?
I have checked out the main Linux site, and there is nothing really
comprehensive.

Thanks for any advice you may have...

Leslie Gondor

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From: Leslie Gondor <lgondor@netspace.net.au>
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Date: 1997/07/13
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