On Mon, 9 Jul 2001, utah wrote:
> I am new to this group and linux.
Welcome!
> I just got a copy of Red Hat 7.1 and Star Office and ready to install it
> on a Pentium PC. I was going to get a list of all the hardware that is on
> the computer and reformat the hard drive. Then I was going to install
> Linux via CD. Is there any else I should be doing other that getting a
> cold case?
Obviously, if you have any data on the system you would like to preserve,
back it up first.
If you are planning on using this system for Internet access (dialup, DSL,
etc.), make sure you have the information (username, password, access phone
number, address information, etc.) written down somewhere.
After you have the hardware inventories, you might want to check
compatibility status, especially for the video card. Since you're installing
Red Hat, you can check Red Hat's Hardware Compatibility List on their website.
Other than that, you sound like you are in good shape.
--
Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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