Mike is right. After debating with a local 'free ISP' over Win only
software, I had an opportunity to see what they offered. I'm glad I lost
that debate. Let the 'Win users have 'em.
Barry
- Barry Selk Calgary AB CA -
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On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, Michael B. Trausch wrote:
:The problem with Free ISPs is that they write a program that will run
:advertisements that pay for the ISP service. If you're running Linux,
:they'd have to have a program for X that would do that.
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: - Mike
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:On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, LENGARD Pascal OCISI wrote:
:
:LPO>Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:08:13 +0200
:LPO>From: LENGARD Pascal OCISI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
:LPO>To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
: Blue Ink Press <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
:LPO>Subject: RE: Questions, questions, and more questions
:LPO>
:LPO>nearly all ISP uses raw ethernet TCP/IP (cable modem) or ppp or slip
:LPO>all these connection methods are supported by LINUX so even if the ISP
:LPO>does not support LINUX chances are that LINUX can be used anyway.
:LPO>
:LPO>you can install software packages when you want, add some and suppress
:LPO>others just when you want.
:LPO>all distributions have a mean to do that (redhat rpm software packages
:LPO>are wellknown and easy to install/uninstall with "rpm" or "glint").
:LPO>
:LPO>x-windows is just a "GUI engine" that can not help a lot without fine
:LPO>tuned window managers or integrated environment. if you don't like yours,
:LPO>either tune it to your preferences or install another one (kdeand gnome
:LPO>are best suited if you want a windows95 feeling)
:LPO>
:LPO>a good wordprocessor ? try wordperfect and staroffice, both a free for
:LPO>home use.
:LPO>pascal
:LPO> -----Original Message-----
:LPO>From: Blue Ink Press [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
:LPO>Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 8:38 AM
:LPO>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
:LPO>Subject: Questions, questions, and more questions
:LPO>
:LPO>Are there any free ISP's that support Linux? Is it possible to install
:LPO>more Linux software after the initial installation without starting all
:LPO>over again? Can you recommend any Linux sites that have interesting
:LPO>Linux
:LPO>software besides the packages for the distribution? Xwindows doesn't look
:LPO>as sophisticated or interesting as Windows 95', how can I change that?
:LPO>What's a good wordprocessor for Linux?
:LPO>
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