Hello: I am a microbiology laboratory manager with limited computer literacy, but I am interested in the capabilities of Debian. I need to create a laboratory computer system that is multiuser (with terminals?) and multitasking capable (sounds like Linux) with a GUI (for computerphobes) and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications which can read MS files. My existing hardware consists of PCs with Pentiums running MS Office. From a little research I have done, I think Linux can do the job. I have read the info, comparison, and install pages, but I am just not sure. I also don't have the time or expertise to fix a confused computer if I botch the job.
Is it possible to use an existing Pentium PC, install Debian, find MS-Office-like applications, and run terminals to the central PC so that users in separate labs can access one central file set? I appreciate any suggests or comments. Thanks Brian S. Burnes Existing hardware (PCs with PentiumII, older 386s) Existing software (MS Windows, Xenix) Brian S. Burnes, Phd. Soil and Environmental Testing Services, Inc., 3300 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340 tel: (770) 986-0977 fax: (770) 936-0247 web: www.setsinternational.com e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
