Welcome to the group! You're going to love linux. While the command line can be scary at first, you'll find that it's your best friend. And best of all, you have a whole flock of people here ready to help. On Mon, 9 Sep 2002, molossermom wrote: > i just installed rh 7.3 this weekend and am finding my way around. of course, i have lots of questions, but have been looking in newbie help files and linux junior with some success. > i am still fearful of putting things in command line and/or doing anything as root. what if i mess up. i guess i am still trying to kick the microsoft monkey off my back. > > i am planning on coming to the west side meeting on 9/24. can i ask questions there? so far my experience with linux users is that they are -not so uptight, - more info sharing types > what a change ! > > i have not yet installed a modem, have 2 old lucent chipsets that seem to be supported, but if i go with fastq would i just use the 'rent a modem' anyway? if so, i won't waste the time and learning curve trying to see if these will set up and work. -- gary(AT)linuxforce.org http://www.linuxchimp.com