Re: [BLUG] Linux

Drivers are typically not an issue. Usually it either works out-of-the-box or it won't work at all. There are a few exceptions, but you should be notified if they are available. (The OS will notify you.)

Cheers,
Steven

On Nov 23, 2011 7:30 PM, "Paul W. Proctor" <proctor710@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi,
Yup, actually got at least six spar working machines. What are minium specs?
What about drivers?
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Warner" <mhwarner@gmail.com>
To: "Bloomington LINUX Users Group" <blug@cs.indiana.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [BLUG] Linux


>
> Do you have a spare machine you can load it on? My suggestion is to just
> load up a flavor of desktop Linux (my personal preference is
> SimplyMEPIS) and have at it. Be prepared to have numerous WTF! moments
> and to totally trash the system out and having to reinstall. Eventually
> it will all come together, and you'll wonder why you waited so long.
>
> JMO. YMMV.
>
> Paul W. Proctor wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am ready to take the plunge with Linux! Been a diehard Windows user
>> for decades.
>> I would like to know when the next Linux Fest is. I would like to attend
>> one near IU.
>> I would also be open to any advice for a newbie.
>> I AM READY TO CONVERT.
>> Thanks,
>> Paul Proctor
>> proctor710@comcast.net <mailto:proctor710@comcast.net>
>
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