[PLUG] Perennial Newbie trying again

[art440 <art440@snip.net>]

Dear PLUG -
  
   After several unsuccesful attempts to install Linux 
on my current system, I have decided I want to buy a 
pre-configured system. 

   I believe that one of my problems is that I have 
been geting poorly configured hardware from local 
vendors. This is my second put-together system that has 
had major hardware problems. 

   My prefernce would be to get a machine directly from a 
major manufacturer (i.e. Dell / IBM / Compaq) vendor - 
but it seems that no major manufacturer sells pre-installed linux. 

  Question # 1  - Any suggestions for the most reliable source for a
vendor configured system. 

  #2 - What flavor of Linux should I get - 
   Debian seems attractive as it seems to aim for 
a common standard. 
    RH seems pretty poular and full of fun features. 

  I have simple requirements - I want to run NETSCAPE 
/DOS emu / and Word Perfect (I have a full "official"
Wp 8 for Linux package.)


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