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My journey to Linux needs a little help
hoojchoons:
Propably a crack will do the job. Anyway, it's a good idea to dual boot if you're a newbie to Linux so that you can familiarize yourself with your new OS. Believe me, after getting used to Linux you'll stick with it. Take my word for it ;)
Ian:
I am totally sold on the idea of installing Linux. In my previous existance as a computer operator (mainframe and as400) I had a bit of exposure to Unix and, to be honest, quite enjoyed it.
The reason I want Windoze for now is that, under w98se, my keyboard and mouse 'frezes' and I have to reboot the damn pc (apparently I had this problem last year too, installing w2k fixed it). With a little luck another copy should be with me next weekend (I have no idea of cracking and stuff) and I can have a pc that will keep running for more than 2 mins. Then I can use my new drive and have 12 gig to play with instead of the pitiful 2 gig I am stuck with for now.
hoojchoons:
You're right in not wanting to use any cracks. to me that's illegal as well as immoral. The 2 gigs of hard disk space is truly limiting judging by today's standards. So, good luck with migrating to Linux. We'll be here to help if you have any questions ;)
avijitd:
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I am totally sold on the idea of installing Linux. In my previous existance as a computer operator (mainframe and as400) I had a bit of exposure to Unix and, to be honest, quite enjoyed it.
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I would suggest that you give W2K a miss and go in for Linux while retaining your present (if you really really want to). My limited experience with Linux (1 month) has been overwhelmingly good. I am a prodigal returning to the *NIX fold after 6 years and found that Linux far surpasses any winshite system in speed, configurability, security, and reliability.
And yes, Linux works fine with DSL. Since you are in the UK, you should NOT configure PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), what you need is PPPoA. Check this URL for your DSL queries
ADSL Guide
Also, you might want to consider a good PCI or better still a proper ethernet router for your ADSL, instead of a USB dsl modem.
There is a good Linux distro (Mandrake 8.2) out for this month with the LINUX FORMAT magazine that you could check (if you are a newbie)
Greets to all at fuckmicrosoft.com who have, unknowingly till now, guided me to become "shit" free!!
Ian:
Thanks for the info guys.. as far as cards go, I run from a laptop and was thinking of one of these (I know nothing of this stuff)D-Link
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