From: Adam Flinton 

Richard B. wrote:
> Okay, I'm going to try to make the time (again) to check out Linux. I
> mainly see it for additional servers here initially, for things like
> archived files. Most users are only familiar with Windows, so they
> need to be insulated from anything that would cause them pain, other
> than waking up in the morning.
>
> I'm checking around on the net for newbie sites. A good beginners
> guide would be helpful, especially from the POV of going from Windows
> to Linux, with emphasis on networking. Btw, what happens when it's
> upgrade time, is it painful, painless, or just irritating?
>
> Installation will be on older PII machines initially. Intel NICs,
> Matrox video, maybe even SoundBlaster 16 bit audio.
>
> Any suggestions, advice, etc?
>
> - Richard

I have had no problems with Mandrake 9.1 on 4 very different boxes (inc 2 laptops).

One of them had a matrox card but I wanted a tv-out so I had to swap it for
a Nvidia beastie. No problems with either....

Adam

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