Re: [plug] New to Linux. Hello!

[Samuel Sison]

That would be great, thanks! When, where, how much?

Charles Yao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I would think Ubuntu would be the best for beginners. I tried downloading Opensuse before, but there were always problems with the disks sicne there was so maany of them. I have additional copies of Kubuntu and Ubuntu Dapper if you want a copy.



Samuel Sison wrote:
> Hi everyone! I've just started trying Linux out (Ubuntu) and have a
> loooong way to go. I'm hoping to learn a bit from all of you. So
> far, I've been able to dual boot with XP on my antiquated computer
> (AMD 450mhz 128MB 8gig HD). Yup, was able to squeeze both into it.
> Can't set up my dial-up because of that winmodem issue. I have a
> Conexant chipset and I'm not paying $20 to buy their driver! So I use
> XP for surfing.
>
> Anyway, I was wondering if any of you can help me get a copy of
> openSUSE or simplyMEPIS? It's been suggested to me to try SUSE; good
> for beginners. I have the Ubuntu 5.04, so it's also old. I had it
> shipped to me many months back. If any of you want a copy (PC, Mac,
> and powerPC versions), you can have it. Just let me know.
>
> I'm also open to other distro suggestions. I have no IT background,
> except the usual tweaking of Windows (maybe a little bit more
> knowledgeable than your average home user.) Oh, and until I save up
> some money, my computer is running on crutches.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bombit
>
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