Re: Linux hates windows
From: Tim Eastman (time_at_compeng.com)
Date: 01/14/04
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Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:19:48 -0500
"Subroto" <msubroto@erols.com> wrote in message
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> In an odd twist of events, I bought a used computer with win 95 on it. I
> bought it mainly to install Suse Linux 7.0 on it and try to learn Linux.
>
> The Linux install went smoothly but I cannot get Win 95 to run on the
> machine. The Win 95 gives me a BSOD everytime I boot into it.
>
> For newbies:
>
> Linux has a very steep learning curve if all you know is Windows.
> Buy a book before you really get into it. Go to your library.
> Linux is not for the faint hearted. You really need to devote some time
and
> effort into it but it is really worth it.
> (I crashed the Linux install but I was able to repair it without too much
> effort.)
>
>From one MS Outlook Express newsreader to another here are some comments and
observations.
1. In your case I would have just put linux on the box since it was a used
machine bought mainly to learn linux. I have SuSE on my dual boot at home
and never even boot to Win anymore. If you have a Win box already (though
you hadn't said so) I would have just committed this box to linux. Also I
would not have installed 7.x on it. Given what's out there now with SuSE 9 I
would never go back to 7x
2. Linux' learning curve is the same as any other 'different' thing to try.
Personally I insist on learning something new every day - the day I stop
learning they'll be shoveling dirt on my coffin. I liked the differences in
linux (coming from a MS network admin background). Even in the console
(konsole?) the differences were refreshing.
3. You're right - buy a book - go to the library - ask questions in
newsgroups. (Although I've found this particular NG selectively responds to
those of us forced to us Outlook Express. It's a filter against trolls I
guess - when I post from Knode at home I *always* get an answer to a
legitimate question)
Hope all goes well
Tim
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