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

Wed Aug 13 19:36:57 EDT 2003

On Wednesday 13 August 2003 07:14 pm, Michael Hartman wrote:
> 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??

The more you know about your hardware, the better.  Though since this is 
not a cutting edge system, the installation should take care of all that 
for you.

> Thanks again to everyone for their rapid responses!!!

have fun.  Let us know how it all comes out.

Michael

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