Re: Some advice needed!!!

From: Mr. Bob (bungalowbob_at_concost.net)
Date: 10/28/04 

Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 16:42:05 -0400

Interesting place for advice! I've gotten all good, positive answers and I
thank you for that. Try asking a serious question on the 24 hour help site
and all you get is sarcastic crap from a bunch people with very limited
vocabularies! Thanks again and I'm sure I'll be back when I get started with
my install.
"J.O. Aho" <user@example.net> wrote in message
news:2uccjlF29dv0cU2@uni-berlin.de...
> Mr. Bob wrote:
> > I would like to install Linux on my formally windows box. I have an 1800
AMD
> > chip, 1/2 gig of memory, a read/write CD, a floppy drive, a brand new 40
gig
> > hd and I would like them all to work. I am looking for something easy to
> > load, easy to work with and not made by Microsoft. Can anyone offer some
> > useful advice? Also, please include info as to where I can purchase your
> > suggestions. P.S. I also use a cable internet connection and wish to
> > continue using it. Thanks!!!
>
> If you dare to test something else than linux, take a look at QNX, go to
> www.qnx.com, it's easy to use and install. It can be run from the CDRom
> without need of installation, so it's easy to test before deciding.
>
>
> //Aho

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