Gwenview for WINDOWS + Possible Setup/Hardware Compatability Issues

From: Amused (j_backer_at_REMOVE.msn.com)
Date: 11/27/03 

Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 22:16:47 GMT

BEFORE moving to Linux [Mandrake 9.2] ( I have ONE (1) computer, 8GB Hard
Drive), I would like the opportunity to work with some linux programs FIRST:

Bind (loads)
Gimp (loads)
*Gwenview* (not yet able to download and install?)
mozilla (loads)
netscape (loads)
Open Office (loads)
PAN (loads)

I currently use Windows XP Professional w/NTFS and have *GTK 1.3 and GTK 2.0
installed*.

1. *I am attempting to locate an equivelant/replacement for ThumbsPlus.
(Gimp does NOT appear to be the answer)*

2. The HD is 8GB, therefore I won't have the LUXURY of booting both Mandrake
9.2 AND Windows XP Professional.

3. As the ONLY user, I assume that I would do everything in "root"?

4. Open Office w/Mozilla or Netscape. Which browser will- interact with
Open Office . . . BEST?

IF there is a Mandrake Site (or perhaps on one of the downloaded
installation CD's) that will scan for hardware compatability issues- before
installation, that would be great.

I cannot be without a computer for seven (7) to (10) days, therefore I NEED
to PLAN a VALID . . . "User Friendly" . . .inital installation and before
some asks:

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type Intel Celeron 4, 1700
MHz (4.25 x 400)
      Motherboard Name VIARAMA U8668 (Pro) (3 PCI,
1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 SDR DIMM, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
      Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8751 Apollo P4M266
      System Memory 224 MB (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)
*Will be adding 256MB DDR BEFORE Mandrake Installation*.
      BIOS Type Award (02/28/03)
      Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
      Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

    Display:
      Video Adapter S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
(32 MB)
      3D Accelerator S3 SuperSavageDDR
      Monitor Plug and Play
Monitor [NoDB] (LEM784905131)

    Multimedia:
      Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio
Controller

    Storage:
      Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
(Cannot extract Manufacturer and Model Number)
      Disk Drive WDC WD84AA
      Optical Drive SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-232B
(32x/10x/40x CD-RW)

    Current Partitions:
      C: (NTFS) 6055 MB (2145 MB free)
      D: (NTFS) 1992 MB (719 MB free)

    Input:
      Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key
or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard (KENSINGTON 64353 WIRELESS)
      Mouse Kensington PS/2 Port
Mouse ( KENSINGTON 64353 WIRELESS)

    Network:
      Network Adapter VIA Compatable Fast
Ethernet Adapter (169.254.21.116)
      Network Adapter WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
(66.72.81.50)
      Modem U.S. Robotics 56K
Fax PCI

    Peripherals:
      Printer hp deskjet 940c
      Printer hp officejet d145
printer
      USB Device DOT4 USB Printing Support
      USB Device USB Printing Support

Note: there are six (6) 2.0 USB Ports which were not detected for this
list - perhaps they are only detected when in use?

Any positive assistance/input with this move is appreciated.

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