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Re: newbie questions



The best thing you for you to do it

to go to

http://www.linux-laptop.net

and look for your computer model.

It should give you a lot of help


G



On Sun, 19 Aug 2001, James A. Hilsenteger wrote:

>Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 21:30:32 -0700
>From: James A. Hilsenteger <hilsy@dsl-only.net>
>Reply-To: James A. Hilsenteger <hilsy@hilsy.com>
>To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>Subject: newbie questions
>Resent-From: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>
>I made the plunge and completely turned my Dell Inspiron 3000 into a Debian
>box.  I installed using the CD's (that is installed multiple times).
>
>After a few false starts I have a working Debian computer using the
>Enlightened desktop.  I'm unfortunately less than complete in my
>installation.  Under the main desktop menu, I cannot get some of the
>programs to respond.  Specifically I cannot get Netscape to run as well as I
>cannot get any games to show up.
>
>Also I need some suggestions on a word processor and user-friendly database
>program.  I have one week before I start classes and I'd really prefer to
>get this box running under Debian.  I'm going into the belly of the beast
>called Law School in the hopes of pursuing my idealistic interests in
>intellectual property.   I'm mostly technically savvy,but not completely
>(read: I'm a mechanical engineering by schooling and previous job).
>
>
>Thanks ahead of time for any help.
>
>James A. Hilsenteger
>hilsy@dsl-only.net
>
>



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