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Re: [Plug] install fests / demo days
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On Sun, 5 Dec 1999, Mental wrote:
> True. But odds are if they're savy enough to have all this information, then
> odds are they're going to be able to install linux on their own. I wasn't saying
> it wasn't possible, just pointing out a very likely source of complications. I
> think the best bet is to just rsvp before you bring anything in. If you have
> your hardware info, great. If not, describe what you're bringing. Other than
> that, it should be interesting to do. ;)
Actually, that much saviness isn't required. All it requires is that
you have Win9x installed, and just do a complete printout from the device
manager. Even if you know your hardware, there's still knowledge that new
users can benefit from: partition schemes, package selection, setting up
X, etc.
Michael W. Ryan, MCP, MCT | OTAKON 2000
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