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rcvalencia9 · 03-30-2005, 06:16 AM

I've been using a PC since I was five. I started with DOS and then to those 32 bit OS by Windows. I've been a windows user for my whole life and it won't change. But I want to give Linux a try. I will be doing a dual bot with Windows XP?

My questions:
1) What is the best Linux distro and best for first time users but will be good if not the best distro?
2) Will all of my hardware have drivers for Linux and will all of them work?
3) What's more advisable a single HDD or two separate HDDs for each OS?
4) Can I surf the net using a dial up modem in Linux?

Thanks in advance,
Ram

03-30-2005, 06:16 AM	#1
rcvalencia9 Member (8 bit) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 221	First Time Linux Install!!! I've been using a PC since I was five. I started with DOS and then to those 32 bit OS by Windows. I've been a windows user for my whole life and it won't change. But I want to give Linux a try. I will be doing a dual bot with Windows XP? My questions: 1) What is the best Linux distro and best for first time users but will be good if not the best distro? 2) Will all of my hardware have drivers for Linux and will all of them work? 3) What's more advisable a single HDD or two separate HDDs for each OS? 4) Can I surf the net using a dial up modem in Linux? Thanks in advance, Ram