For the newbie, very true. They are likely to be less than thrilled with
command line
access, which is what you really limit yourself to if you want decent
performance on
old hardware. I can see it now, "You want to replace Outlook? Sure, just
type
mail -s ..." Their expression would be interesting to watch though! (For any
Newbies
reading this, I'm not making fun of you, just letting my inner geek out for
his weekly
airing.)


Adrian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Logan Kennelly" <voltage_spike@fastmail.fm>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: new to group


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> On Monday 09 September 2002 17:35, Matt Alexander wrote:
> > Yeah, well, I built my Linux server out of duct tape, an old stapler, a
> > magic marker, some Coco Puffs, and a Post-It note.  So there!  ;-)  And
> > I'll bet it could run circles around your VCR parts too!
>
> I bet if you asked around, someone on this list could point out that the
> Post-It note is not necessary and that any chocolate cereal will do (not
> just the name brand stuff).
>
> On a more serious note, I would not recommend hardware that is too old for
> the Linux newbie (lest someone get the wrong impression).  I was helping
> people at the Installfest who owned technology like ISA and VLB, and it
> really isn't worth the trouble.
>
> - --
>                                                           Logan Kennelly
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