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Old 01-31-2007, 04:45 AM
Dan C
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Re: My PCLinuxOS experience

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:15:26 -0800, degarmo wrote:

>> When do you expect to actually start using Linux?


> Ah, I installed 10.1 and then couldn't get a critical app to work, so
> I had to reinstall windows for the sake of being able to use the app.
> The app is trading software related to the markets, which is critical
> for me to have access to.


You've not heard the term "dual boot", I take it?

> I now realize that I can use the app with linux via wine, but I am now
> waiting for my new comp of Linux Pro Mag. to come in the mail, because
> it includes 10.2 on dvd, which I want to upgrade from.


Nor apparently the term "broadband internet access". Pity.

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Old 01-31-2007, 04:45 AM