I'd be willing to install MEPIS on the night if you'd like a Debian based system Robert. It is still my favourite, even after trying (and liking - but..) SUSE 9.2 for a while now.
Let me know if you want to take up this offer and I will schedule the time. ciao Lance B ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Tindall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <linux-users@it.canterbury.ac.nz> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: Re: GLU workshop July 6th +SFD > Hello Bob, > > Robert Bernard wrote: > > > Hello > > May I bring my machine along to your workshop on the Linux beginners > > evening? > > Yes that would be fine. > > > I would like someone to install Linux for me. > > If there is a willing helper planning to attend, can they please attach > to this thread? > > > 98 and xp pro,are already running on the drive with a spare section of > > 8gb for Linux.(I hope) what sort of details would i need other > > than>X86 based Pc. processor Genuine lintel 467MHz. 448.00MB mem. > > intel M5 mother board. sound ess 1868. NVidea gforce mxmx400. Aopen cd > > writer, Lt Modem.. > > It sounds pretty standard gear. Any printer/etc peripherals attached? > The modem (internal?) is always the sticking point, but I believe LT > should be fine. Especially under Suse, as I recall. An external serial > port modem is the way to go, if you can. I would have recommended trying > Ubuntu first, but reports are that Fedora Core 3 > <http://fedora.redhat.com> has drivers more readily available for LT (or > Mepis). It comes down to what your installer wants to supply. They'll > need to bring your CDs. - Anyone? > > I have to run the sessions, so will be able to fill the installer role > as a last option only. > > > or is it worth the effort? > > Yes, if you're keen to learn Linux. This is a good start. Definitely. > > > > > Bob Bernard > > It's a can-do. > > See you there, Rik > > -- > Richard Tindall, InfoHelp Services <http://www.infohelp.co.nz> on: > Ubuntu GNU/Linux 5.04 free OS, 2.6.10-5-686 kernel, GNOME 2.10.0 desktop > > >
