>My last bout with Linux was with Yellow Dog 2.2, and then I installed >Mandrake 8.2, both on my PowerBook. This spanned Spring 2002 through the >end of June, I'd say. I still belong to the YDL mailing lists, in fact. > >Ryan, I understand you do internet hosting? That's definitely one of >Linux's documented strenghts. > >Did you try it as a desktop PC? Just look at the number of USB printers >supported. I dug out my old Epson 740, because that's what I had of the >few supported, and although I could get it to print, I had to work at >it. Installing Ximian Gnome on YDL made my CD directory go "poof." >Again, I got it back: a multiday challenge with a reward, and that's >where I discovered the joys of fstab. Unplugging Mandrake from my >ethernet router resulted in my having to rerun the Network DrakConfig >utility all over again. Dependencies? I've got to stop, because I'm >breaking out into a cold sweat. > >I'm glad it works without a hitch for you, though.
I do that, that is correct. I also have my Lexmark printer from my G4 tower that is used as a network printer. Yes it is a pain that it only does b/w but I deal. Some people have horror stories, some have saintly stories. I stand in the middle. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
