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Various Linux questions ...

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From: Richard Main
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 1997 00:00
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Hi all,

I am very new to Linux, and jhave just finished installing Red Hat Linux
3.3 (??). I want to set up my computer to log into my Internet account
at Enternet.com.au. Which program/s do I use to start TCP/IP, dialing,
and to load Netscape, either in X Windows or standalone?

I also want to buy a laser printer, either a HP 6P or a 6L. Which one is
better? The 6L retails here in Aus for about $680, while the 6P is about
$1100. The 6L is good value $$$ wise, but it take valuable cycles from
the CPU. Have anyone had any experience with either of these printers?

Alao, I need a good X server setup instruction. I have the O'Reilly &
Associates "Running Linux" and the Sams Publishing "Linux Unleashed" but
both were printed in 1996. Any advice to set up X would be much
appreciated.

Finally, I would like to update my Linux distribution. I have Red Hat
3.0.3 running, but I assume there is a later release. I have heard of
4.2 or something like that on the newsgroups, so I assume that is the
latest. What is the best method of upgrading -- either via the Net or
buying a CD set?

I run a 150MHZ Pentium, 500MB Linux partition (another 500MB is standing
by if I need it), 32MB RAM, and a 6x speed CD. I use a 33.6kbps modem to
connect to the Net, and currently use Windoze 95 as my primary OS.

Any help would be much appreciated, especially by email, as I dont have
much time to puruse newsgeroups.

Thanks in advance,

Richard Main    :-)
Sydney, Australia
rmain@enternet.com.au
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From: Richard Main <rmain@enternet.com.au>
Subject: Various Linux questions ...
Date: 1997/11/07
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