On Tue, 29 May 2001, eric pareja wrote:
> What got you started in Linux?
I was in need of a cost effective solution to try out an Internet server
for use at a school i work for. Doin research on the Net found this thesis
of a stud that suggests using Linux instead of a Solaris or NT box. Found
a slackware linux distro in one of the local bbs (forgot the name of the
BBS) and downloaded it via my 2400 bps modem. I could only get one
diskette per day as connection time was limitted to 30 mins or so.
> Who influenced you into using Linux, if any?
The need for it. Free and stable OS.
> Where did you first learn about Linux?
Research on the Web.
> How did you get your copy of Linux?
Local BBS, then packed with a book (Linux Unleashed)
> When did you first hear about Linux?
Found about it on the web. Asking at the STACNET mailing list led me to
the PLUG mailing list. Very few posts at that time. And me asking the
stupidest questions gets answers and not the usuall RTFM thingie. :->
Then Doc Mana talked about samba and Migs introduced "Squid" at aPLUG meet
(was it march 96 or 97?) at ateneo. It was all fun from there. :-)
> When did you actually use Linux for the first time?
Around August of 95 maybe.
> When did you install Linux on your own 'puter?
My own 'puter? Can't afford one till 'bout a few of years back so it
would be '98.
> Why did you decide to try Linux out?
I'd try anything out even if i have to sleep on the manuals to make it
work. Hey! this literally happened :-)
> Why do you still use Linux? or Why do you no longer use Linux?
It's stable, It's Free and It works! Works better i should add. he he he.
> What is your favorite thing about Linux?
The command line. Gives you the power to manage the box from a telnet
session.
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