hi there,<br><div class="gmail_quote"><br>I have just joined this group and have read with interest some of the email discussions, I am looking for advice and guidance on using Linux OS<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="Ih2E3d">
<br>having become increasingly frustrated with Windows, I am taking the plunge and starting to use Linux, as a computer user I must add, I am not technically minded or interested in delving into how the OS works<br>
<br>I started with Freespire, but there are several issues like printing via my print server, getting the computer to record sound from the sound card, which work fine with Windows, but seem to be complicated to get working under Linux, the support I have sought, through searching user manuals, online documentation and posting to forums has been very thin and inconclusive<br>
<br></div>next up is Mandriva Spring 2008, not yet installed, but I have the DVD!<br>
<br>but my journey so far has thrown up several frustrations - is it worth me continuing with setting up Linux? I have no knowledge yet of commands, which you seem to need to get programs installed and working under Linux, and I haven't been able to find a simple introduction, everything I've read so far is too technical and way above my head - how can I get aquainted with working Linux as an alternative to Windows?<div class="Ih2E3d">
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<br>thanks in anticipation of help and advice,<br><font color="#888888"><br>Steve Redshaw <br>
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