On Tuesday 09 April 2002 21:03, you wrote:
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> By the way, in my experience breaking free from commercial software is
> very rewarding.  I am a graduate student, and I can do
> everything I need to do using Linux: write a dissertation, solve advanced
> numerical problems, serve web pages, email, web browsing, develop
> software, etc.  All the software I use is free.  Unfortunately, it still
> takes a little more effort than
> using Microsoft, but from what I have heard Mandrake Linux has a very
> easy-to-use installer.  The Linux community is very helpful and for the
> most part friendly.  They will, however, expect you to try to resolve
> problems yourself first by reading the documentation.

I am a maintainer of a LUG(linux user group) so if anyone needs some help,
you can join. http://group.yahoo.com/group/linux-newby/

There are something like 200 members..

Andy NY1EW

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