RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-08 Thread Bob Schwartz
>>Sorry for top posting, but I think, given the conditions you specify, probably the best thing for you to do is buy another drive - and replace one of the others to experiment with FreeBSD for a while.<< Kindly see my post of this am and tell me, please, if you still think this is necessary. I

RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-08 Thread Bob Schwartz
ey still do...and while I could nuke it, now that I have windows installs that I don't want to disturb, I am afraid to. If I leave them there, what, in your experience, happens? Thanks, jan PS off to have my bangers and mash Bob Schwartz **

RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-08 Thread Bob Schwartz
thanks! Bob Schwartz * This communication, including any attachments or enclosures, may contain information that is (1) legally privileged, (2) confidential, (3) proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of

RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-07 Thread Bob Schwartz
Hmmm. OK. Thank you. Bob Schwartz * This communication, including any attachments or enclosures, may contain information that is (1) legally privileged, (2) confidential, (3) proprietary and confidential. If you are not the

RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-07 Thread Bob Schwartz
aying it's a bad idea, all I'm saying is that it might not produce a long-term usable installation.<< That was my intuitive sense too, hence, my question. Thanks for confirming it. Bob Schwartz * This communicatio

RE: Questions on first-time installation

2006-11-07 Thread Bob Schwartz
First, to all who answered...many thanks! I can see I found the right place. >>You're on the right list, but it helps to use a subject line.<< Noted and done. >>You should not install on that machine, then. Its not uncommon for first time users to hose other installations. Based on your "unde

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2006-11-06 Thread Bob Schwartz
Hi, First, I want to join the lists that you think are best for a highly knowledgable and experienced PC/Windows user who knows little about unix. Would you be so kind as to guide me, please? I've selected freebsd for a number of reasons and purchased the power pack that contains 6.1. The ins