Re: I want to try Linux....

From: Adam Bagnall (ajb35_at_kent.ac.uk)
Date: 10/19/04

  • Next message: Doug Purdy: "Re: I want to try Linux...." 
    Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:56:01 +0100

    If you just want to try out l inux, I'd suggest knoppix to start with
    because it runs off the cd and doesnt need installing.

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