Re: Considering switch to linux

"Vahis" <vahis@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Joe727 wrote:
>
>>
>> If you have that kind of problem with Windows, in that you simply don't,
>> or don't know how to clear the prefetch, temp files, temp internet files
>> etc. to keep XP running smoothly, I assure you Linux is not for you.
>>
>> Take it from a Suse Linux 10 noob like me who is still struggling with
>> how to get Yast2 to install the ClamAV and ClamTK .rpm(s). ClamAV is a
>> free anti-virus program and ClamTK is the GUI for it.
>
> Virus detection is nothing for me (I'm using Linux) but Firefox I can
> advice to you:
> Get the RPM from here:
> ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/mozilla/firefox/1.5/
> Put it anywhere you like, click it with Konqueror and when you are asked
> let Yast install it. The whole thing is then finished with all your
> previous settings.
>
>>
>> Then there is the matter of fonts - they simply are not at clear as those
>> which appear on Windows. It's that simple.
>
> It's not at all that simple. You should not say how things are if you
> don't know how they are. Someone might think you know these things and
> believe you. And then think about the fonts the way you do. Cos you don't
> know.
>
> Fonts can be adjusted, first of all download the MS freetype fonts with
> YOU
> Then have a look at this link:
> http://www.opensuse.org/Optimal_Use_of_Fonts_on_SuSE
> There is one suggestion for a set of fonts but you can make your own
> version.
> Start learning to ask questions. You'll learn a lot. Don't say how things
> are.
> --
> Vahis

I have a GNOME desktop - not KDE which is where your link sent me. As I
mentioned, I am a Linux noob. What can be any clearer than that?

Speaking of clarity - there are quite a few others who are disatisfied with
the clarity of fonts in Linux - check around.

>
>>
>> Joe
>> Windows 98SE, XP Pro, Suse Linux 10 triple boot PC.


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