No more bendin over to uncle Bill for me!

[Kevin Brown]

> Howdy,
> I'm starting at ground zero with Linux, I've been contemplating 
> installing Lindows because of it's compatability with windows apps. My 
> doctor who is a Linux nut said no,no,no, Mandrake 9.0 I confesss total 
> igrorance in this area despite my computer background of many years. I 
> don't have a clue as to where to start, what is the linux equiv. to 
> fdisk, format,outlook express,Etc.

fdisk = fdisk
Outlook Express == Any GUI mail client
format = format (I think).

>  All help would be appreciated.
>  
> the dedicated box so far is:
> duron 1300 chip,mb,case.
> mem,hd, up for discussion
> and copleation due for early jan. 2003.
>  
> my email is
> jbv41@cox.net <mailto:jbv41@cox.net>
> thank you!