The only dumb question is the one you dont ask, Stewart. Are you located on
the east side or west side? the next PLUG meeting on the east side is just a
few weeks away. You can always come and get a copy of a distribution (I
recommend Mandrake 8.1). Heck, if you bring one of the computers, someone
might even help you get it installed.
And remember, we were all rookies at one time.
On Friday 28 December 2001 10:14, you wrote:
> I was reading through the December archives and read the one about the
> Newbie article on Linux.com. I realized that you all must get pounded with
> the same question I am guilty of asking earlier. My apologies. I realize
> after reading that article that there are a bazillion answers depending on
> my computer needs. I only use my computer at home to play games and surf
> the web. I wanted to learn Linux for the sole purpose of staying away from
> Microsoft and the "phone Home" OS it likes to put out. I figure that
> eventually Linux will become the standard, as Microsoft seems to be getting
> greedy, and arrogant. Please accept my apologies for the "ROOKIE"
> question.
>
> P.S. I would still appreciate an answer if any of you wouldn't mind. I
> just don't know enough, but do know enough to be dangerous to myself!.
> Thanks for any input you might offer. Hope to learn from you all at the
> January meetings.
>
>
> Stew
>
>
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