Re: why linux?

[Chris Lale <chrislale@untrammelled.co.uk>]

S C wrote:

> I still cannot print, 

http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/Setting_up_a_parallel_printer_using_CUPS

> format/initialize a new cd or use one to back
> up files, 

install k3b

> get the sound working, 

http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/Sound_in_Debian_GNU/Linux

> watch a movie 

Try packages from www.debian-multimedia.org. Basic instructions - for Etch
(stable) add to your /etc/apt/sources.list
	deb http://www.debian-multimedia.org etch main
update, choose and install.

> or read images from my digital
> camera.  

install gtkam

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-- 
Chris.