For you Linux users out there . . .

[Rusty T]

I installed Mandrake 9 on my Dell laptop (dual boot with Windows XP). I'm really enjoying learning something new. Plus all the talk about the GIMP running better on Linux made me do it.

Anyway, when I close my laptop and then open it back up, the taskbar is now at the middle of my screen and the window continues up until it come up from below (if i'm being discriptive enough for you). Anyway. . . what's the dealio? I went to Nvidia's site and they have new drivers for my card, but I don't know the difference b/t LinuxIA32 and LinuxIA64 . . . .

Thanks for any advice.

tizzi

[jstaples4jc]

I have been tempted to try and free myself from the bonds of Micro$oft. ;-)
What would be a good Linux version to experiment with, if I wanted to get a feel for Linux? I am not an Ubergeek, but have decent computer aptitude.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
Julie <><

[Rusty T]

Well, I've head that Red Hat is good, but I couldn't download their version today for some reason. I was able to get a copy of Mandrake, and it's really nice. The software that comes with the OS is great. I'm dual booting, so I'm not losing any functionality.

Now, if I can just figure this thing out. . .

tizzi

[djnoz]

Red hat is nice and easy to set up - I've got it running on my system.

[Em7add11]

The problem I've had with Red Hat is that it doesn't seem to recognize my modem correctly. I started out with a WinModem, but I replaced it with a USRobotics and it still won't dial-up to anything.

Other than that, I think Red Hat is a great place to start. I was completely new to Linux when I installed it and I very few problems getting it to a state where I could do (almost) everything I wanted it to do.

Rather than download the huge ISO images, I'd recommend just getting on eBay and picking up one of the inexpensive CD sets. I got my copy of Red Hat 8.0 (8 CDs) for less than 10 bucks.

[fletchj2000]

tizzidale, I may not be very proficient in linux, but I should be able to answer that question. The version that you want would be LinuxIA32. The LinuxIA64 would be the 64 bit version which would only be valid for the Intel Itanium line of chips.

[Rusty T]

That helps alot.

[$cirisme]

Today @ 09:34 AM post located here (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=69464#post69464)
Em7add11:

The problem I've had with Red Hat is that it doesn't seem to recognize my modem correctly. I started out with a WinModem, but I replaced it with a USRobotics and it still won't dial-up to anything.

Other than that, I think Red Hat is a great place to start. I was completely new to Linux when I installed it and I very few problems getting it to a state where I could do (almost) everything I wanted it to do.

Rather than download the huge ISO images, I'd recommend just getting on eBay and picking up one of the inexpensive CD sets. I got my copy of Red Hat 8.0 (8 CDs) for less than 10 bucks.

Most modems out there will not work with Linux, because they are using commands incompatible with Linux.(they're called WinModems)

Go Google around for sites that list hardware that is compatible with Linux. I believe Mandrake has a list you can use and RedHat probably does too.

As for the 32\64 thin, I believe fletchj2000 is correct. :thumb: