The problem with Free ISPs is that they write a program that will run
advertisements that pay for the ISP service. If you're running Linux,
they'd have to have a program for X that would do that.
- Mike
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On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, LENGARD Pascal OCISI wrote:
LPO>Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:08:13 +0200
LPO>From: LENGARD Pascal OCISI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
LPO>To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Blue Ink Press <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
LPO>Subject: RE: Questions, questions, and more questions
LPO>
LPO>nearly all ISP uses raw ethernet TCP/IP (cable modem) or ppp or slip
LPO>all these connection methods are supported by LINUX so even if the ISP
LPO>does not support LINUX chances are that LINUX can be used anyway.
LPO>
LPO>you can install software packages when you want, add some and suppress
LPO>others just when you want.
LPO>all distributions have a mean to do that (redhat rpm software packages
LPO>are wellknown and easy to install/uninstall with "rpm" or "glint").
LPO>
LPO>x-windows is just a "GUI engine" that can not help a lot without fine
LPO>tuned window managers or integrated environment. if you don't like yours,
LPO>either tune it to your preferences or install another one (kdeand gnome
LPO>are best suited if you want a windows95 feeling)
LPO>
LPO>a good wordprocessor ? try wordperfect and staroffice, both a free for
LPO>home use.
LPO>pascal
LPO> -----Original Message-----
LPO>From: Blue Ink Press [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
LPO>Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 8:38 AM
LPO>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
LPO>Subject: Questions, questions, and more questions
LPO>
LPO>Are there any free ISP's that support Linux? Is it possible to install
LPO>more Linux software after the initial installation without starting all
LPO>over again? Can you recommend any Linux sites that have interesting
LPO>Linux
LPO>software besides the packages for the distribution? Xwindows doesn't look
LPO>as sophisticated or interesting as Windows 95', how can I change that?
LPO>What's a good wordprocessor for Linux?
LPO>
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