The best thing you for you to do it to go to
http://www.linux-laptop.net and look for your computer model. It should give you a lot of help G On Sun, 19 Aug 2001, James A. Hilsenteger wrote: >Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 21:30:32 -0700 >From: James A. Hilsenteger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: James A. Hilsenteger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: debian-user@lists.debian.org >Subject: newbie questions >Resent-From: debian-user@lists.debian.org > >I made the plunge and completely turned my Dell Inspiron 3000 into a Debian >box. I installed using the CD's (that is installed multiple times). > >After a few false starts I have a working Debian computer using the >Enlightened desktop. I'm unfortunately less than complete in my >installation. Under the main desktop menu, I cannot get some of the >programs to respond. Specifically I cannot get Netscape to run as well as I >cannot get any games to show up. > >Also I need some suggestions on a word processor and user-friendly database >program. I have one week before I start classes and I'd really prefer to >get this box running under Debian. I'm going into the belly of the beast >called Law School in the hopes of pursuing my idealistic interests in >intellectual property. I'm mostly technically savvy,but not completely >(read: I'm a mechanical engineering by schooling and previous job). > > >Thanks ahead of time for any help. > >James A. Hilsenteger >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >