Re: [OT] Who uses Linux? (was RE: [newbie] Mandrake...too many apps?)

[Larry Marshall]

> About the only time that I have to go to that other O/S is when I need to
> scan something as I have a Umax Astra 1220U Scanner and the USB Scanners
> aren't quite there yet in Linux :-( but they'll get there -- I am
> confident of that!

Patti, it's advertised that 7.1 has improved USB support.  Are you
using that?  Just curious about how good it is.  Have you seen drivers
for Astra 1220P scanners?  That's my next challenge I think.

> When Larry first started with Linux I got him one of those plastic
> penguins and quickly upgraded to a stuffed penguin. Now I have a
> collection of crystal penguins and a whole shelf just for them in my
> curio cabinet.

I don't think much of the Gnome foot but that penguin is one of the
best logos I've seen for any product.  The cute factor is off the
scale.

> Oh, my Linux online bible is http://mandrakeuser.org (which I have said

Wonder how I missed this one.  Great pointer...thanks.

Cheers -- Larry