Agreed with the modem thing I just couldn't get my winmodem working so I got an external - much happier. I'm running mandrake 9.1 I've found it quite easy for an ex-windows and not overly tech person such as myself
Kerry --- Jaco Swart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I jumped into linux with both feet, and have never > been to a CLUG meeting or > > an installfest. I've found the people on this > list have been massively > > helpful if you've got a problem. > > Me too! > > > Not wanting to offend anyone with contrary advice, > but I'd give it a go! > > Oh, I agree. Look, you are going to save hundreds of > dollars by not having to buy your > software in future, so why not invest in an external > modem if the internal one remains > stubborn? > > So I'll put my vote with a Knoppix trial, followed > by a dive into the deep side :-) > > http://search.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Search - Looking for more? Try the new Yahoo! Search