[SLUG] linux help for educator

Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:57:40 -0800

Hi,

I am a Maths/Physics teacher at Sule College and I want to install Linux on my laptop.

I got about 80 GB free disk space.

 

My purpose is to run mathematical & scientific software free. Of course office programs as well, but teaching software is my preference.

 

I used redhat at uni about 5 years ago.

 

But I do not know how to install. Currently XP is loaded and I want to keep it.

 

At school we have cable modem, and at home I use iprimus dial up.

 

I have a few questions:

  1. Which distribution will be the best for me
  2. If I select any of the distributions can I install any linux application from the net? Or is there any restriction that an application will only work on redhat and not slackware etc.
  3. Can I install multiple versions at the same time to test and evaluate which version is best for me?
  4. If possible can I meet with anyone to do the installation process together? I have fast internet and a burner. Can download anything.

 

Regards,

 

Alper Ciftci

 

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