* Dr.Ravikumar <01/07/01 16:27 +0530>:
> I read with interest the cover page article on Mr.Linus Torvalds. I was
> very much impressed by the article.
Its good to see a mail like this :)
> I am a doctor, ( 60 +) novice in computer and do my computer work on
> my ow for my professional work..
> How to download linux.
You can download it from the ftp / web sites of redhat / mandrake etc - but
as it is anywhere between 600 mb to 1.2 gb of download, I suggest you get a
CD - you can either buy the July 2001 pc quest issue - which has a redhat
linux CD set - or buy a linux version of your choice from someplace like
freeos.com
There are quite a few linux users in coimbatore (likely from PSG or other
colleges) - they would be reading this list and will likely help you out with
a CD - and installation help also :)
> Can it run along with windows 98
Yes, definitely.
> How much space does it occupy
If you can spare around 1 to 1.5 gb space on your hard disk it will be quite
convenient (enough space to work with, install some convenient applications
for you, etc). However, a simple, stripped down install of linux can easily
be done in a few hundred MB.
> Is it easy to download the programme.
> Does it need a technical person to do it.
Not exactly. I'd suggest that you get a book like "Unix for dummies"
(despite the title, its a quite well written book). There are also several
"how to" documents available on your CD - or online at various places,
including linuxdocs.org
My personal favourite for people to get up and running with linux is the
guides by Prof Norm Matloff at <http://heather.cs.ucdavis.edu/~matloff>
--suresh
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