[ale] Re: Trying to make the switch to Linux

[Michael Hartman]

Wow,
 
The response has been overwhelming.  Thanks to 
everyone for such quick turnaround.  I now know that I have a Pentium so I 
can do the switch and that I should be able to convert my excel files and I 
found a couple of websites for D-Link downloads.  Should be able to figure 
out the HP stuff as well.
 
The documentation with SuSE 8.2 indicated that NT 
4.0 has a different file format so that I couldn't prtition etc. which is 
fine.  I've backed up all my data files.  Is there anything special I 
need to do to my harddrive prior to loading the software?? (or does the install 
guide take me through that?)
 
Anything else to think about prior to overhauling 
my laptop??
 
Thanks again to everyone for their rapid 
responses!!!
 
Michael