Re: Fedora desktop experience: Great, but not quite all I need

From: Robin Laing (Robin.Laing_at_drdc-rddc.gc.ca)
Date: 05/05/04

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    Benjamin J. Weiss wrote:
    > Just wanted to share a quick review on my attempt to replace Windows on my
    > desktop at home.
    >
    > Below are the things I do with the computer and how well they translated
    > to Fedora:
    >
    > Bottom line: Fedora is almost there for my personal needs. Great look,
    > good experience, but not all of the apps I need are working yet. For now,
    > I may have to look at purchasing XP to take advantage of the SATA ports
    > on the new motherboard.
    >
    > Hope this helps somebody out there.
    >
    > Ben

    SATA works on my ASUS motherboard. I don't use the on-board RAID, I
    use md.

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