Re: Where to start

voyager informed me that TG wrote:

Hello,

I have used Windows for years mainly because of work requirements. I am
looking to Linux as an alternative at home, but am not sure where to
start. Most of my life is in Windows application files and I would like to
have access to them, at least for conversion as needed.

thanks..Tom G

Download a live-dvd boot it and take a look on it.
If you like linux then download a distri-dvd
Easy handling: Mandriva, Suse, Fedora Core.
You could also give Kubuntu or Ubuntu a go.
Backup your windows partitions. A dump with Acronis or Ghost is best way to
do so. Make then some space free for an extended partition or just buy a
new harddrive. I would say, you might need so about 40gb of free space.
Finaly insert then the distri-dvd and enjoy the journey.

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Thx
/AfAIK
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