I've had about three RSVP's, some are a bit heafty: -------- Just moved to Phoenix from Oakland CA and I have a new reasonably up to date refurbished HP desktop computer with Vista that i only got because none of my 2 desktops and 1 laptop with Ubuntu are really working after a move. I have used Linux on and off for 10 years but have not attained any expertise. I want to back up the factory image, then format it and replace it with dual boot with super grub (?) , Ubuntu or other Debian Linux and Windows 7.0 beta, and learn about virtual windows inside Linux and whether it can access various peripherals. The only reason i want dual boot is to access VPN at work and because i have been unsuccessful gettinga webcam to work in Linux- though I have anew one that works with mac and windows so it may work. I have been to Rick Moen's installfests in Menlo Prk CA a half dozen times which is how I got linux working for me. Lorne Salter ------- I have a HP Pavilion that I want to run on Linux only - no dual boot. Now has windows XP on it......I plan on attending your event this saturday. 1. What should I do to it prior to sat? 2. The notes say to bring a monitor, but that is difficult -- is it possible to find one on location to use? 3. What else should I be thinking about? This is my first look at Linux, I think I want to use Ubuntu -- my goal is to run all my units on Linux in the future. I now use XP w/Office software, and my major concern is compatibility with others who I work with who use Windows Office Suite. Access, Excel, Word, Publisher - you get the drill. Adobe pdf's, etc. lyle tuttle Lyle Tuttle L. tuttle@cox.net H = 623-583-2354 C = 623-451-6928 Skype = lyle.tuttle *"Do What's Right. Do it Right. Do it Right Now!"* OK, here is more info: 1.3 mz AMD Athlon 768 mb ram 55 gig HD now has XP w/Serv Pac 3 on it -- how do I remove the windows os? lyle -------- I will attend your installfest at 10 AM. I have tried to install ubuntu without success. Jim --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss