On Sat, 04 Mar 2000, you wrote:
> Hello.
> I was able to divide up my hard drive and install Mandrake 7.0 and have it
> share some space with Windows '95...but I have
> some questions.
>
> 1. I am new to Linux, and have used Windows for about two years...what is
> the best way to go about and learn Linux? I bought the O'Reily book 'Running
> Linux,' and it has helped, but
> it is very advanced in some parts, and I was looking for something online to
> help me.
>
> 2. Also trying to get my Epson 600 printer and Iomega 250 zip drive to
> work...went to their sites and didn't see like a Linux driver for them...I
> though that is probably what they would need...am I right here?
>
> thanks,
>
>
> 'Smash Yr. Head On The Punk Rock'
>
> -Chris
>
>
> Rasputin
> http://www.angelfire.com/ne/rasputin1/Rasputin.html
Try the multi-headed monster approach:
1 Surf the net for every Linux reference you can find, check it out.
2 Look up the closest LUG (linux user group) in your area, contact 'em.
3 Check with your local computer stores and local ISP's for linux contacts
4 Visit good bookstores like Barnes & Nobles, Borders, or whoever is in
your area.
5 Suck up to some willing linux geek in your area, make him/her feel
wonderful, and call them when all else fails... If someone suggested
you try linux, I nominate them: they'll be susceptible to suggestions of guilt
for getting you into the mess (no disparagement meant to linux, I love it).
6 Get onto other Newbie lists, too.
7 Find a windows guru, convert them to linux, and use some of their
expertise to guide you along...
Enjoy!
Ken
