On Saturday 16 November 2002 11:59, Alexa Pongracz wrote:

> Hi, I'm Alexa, and really new to the Linux route but sticking with it
> because I want to.

Have you noticed more and more women are using Linux? I remember just a 
couple years ago it was rare to encounter a female Linux user. To me 
this really shows Linux is mainstream. We have a number of great female 
participants on this list.

> I had Mandrake 8.2 installed and don't have any dollars to get the
> upgrade. Well, it bombed on me and I lost my X thing for the desktop
> so I have to reinstall. Now my internet, never a problem before won't
> install. As I lay in bed last night thinking...I wondered if I tried
> to jam too much on ie: lots of packages where only one was
> highlighted (button) and if I should just stick to workstation and
> games.

I for one don't clearly understand this question, but depending on how 
many replies you receive, possibly posting more details will help.

> The best thing about yesterday was finding this support group. Like
> someone else, I am back in windows, but on my husbands machine. I
> develop Web Pages, have a goal of owning my own Linux server, and
> really want to learn. Finally there's someone I can ask questions
> of...

That's for sure. Most of the people here are eager to be of help.

> second question..will the group get too irritated if I ask
> really dumb questions?

Once in a rare while someone gives a grouchy reply, but I think it's 
safe to say that the group as a whole does not consider any newbie 
question to be "dumb."

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