Bogs, Its all your fault

First John said this on: October 21, 2009, 08:16:36 am »
..... This message is now being sent with my all singing, all dancing, new desktop computer.From a bare bones box, to being on the net, 1.5 hours.[Bogs
Then I said this on: October 21, 2009, 11:41:32 am
Nice to see that you have the new computer up and running. Just remember that now you it can make can make bigger screwups faster. Don
and on October 21, 2009, 12:52:47 pm John replied with
I have another couple of days getting it how I like, then I am going to try the new windows 7. Bogs
Then
everyone well a few guys started
laughing at joking with John for installing Windows 7. Now it seems as though it has gone full circle and some of those same people and others are looking at an alternative option.
And it seems as if a new virus has been formed and is spreading quickley. I think that we should call this one MadModder Linux-itus. Note, we may need a new smiley to reflect this!

It appears as if several members have taken the plunge or are at least thinking about taking the plunge. So far most comments have been favourable.

As we speak I am downloading the file myself and have been reading "Official User Guide" Linux Mint 7 “Gloria”, MAIN EDITION, Document Version 1.0.7.

From what I have read so far I like it so will probably give it a try once I get my system cleaned up and backed up properly. 20 years ago I knew my way around a computer fairly well in DOS so it should feel right at home giving a few text commands in the control center.

I have often wondered about Linux in the past but never took the time to check it out or read up on it. Today, from what I have read I know that I want to investigate it further and give it a try. I will let everyone know how I make out as I proceed slowly.

Thanks John. I think you started something good here, at least that is the way I see it.

Cheers

Don