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Re: [PLUG] Linux 4 non-analytical ppl?
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- From: "K.S. Bhaskar" <bhaskar@bhaskars.com>
- To: "Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
- Subject: Re: [PLUG] Linux 4 non-analytical ppl?
- Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:14:48 -0500
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I'd like to second Brent's recommendations.
-- Bhaskar
On Nov 23, 2007 6:07 PM, Brent Saner <brent.saner@gmail.com> wrote:
> well, a couple things here. is it mainly going to be used as a live disc or
> installation? live disc, nothing can beat the auto-recognition/configuration
> scripts that knoppix (or, technically, its cousins) has. that's probably the
> most unique part about knoppix is the wide support of hardware out of box.
> the one peeve i have with 5.1.1 is that i have to use the vesa instead of nv
> driver because my nvidia card is too new for the nv driver.
>
> if, however, you're trying to have an install for her to use (dual-boot or
> purely xp? that's another important thing we'll want to know in this
> context) , then i'd really honestly have to suggest *buntu. i'd say it is
> THE easiest to install. if your relative can't do an ubuntu install, then
> they definitely could not do a windows install, simple as that. you could
> always do it for her, or have someone do it for you (if you're near malvern,
> i noticed that ACE Technology Group, LLC on rt. 30 in malvern will do an
> ubuntu install for $50).
>
>
> --
> Brent Saner
> 215.264.0112(cell)
> 215.362.7696(residence)
>
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> everyone hates him, and he's just in it for the fame and money.
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