Subj : Re: Thinking about Linux
To   : comp.os.linux
From : mjt
Date : Wed Jul 21 2004 05:25 am

Dean wrote:

> can I use Linux and Windows XP on the same hard drive?

.... yes:  it's called duel-booting

> What are the advantages of Linux?  

there are many:  google is your friend

> Where would be a good place to start  
> to try to figure out whether I want to use Linux?  

.... the only way is to *USE* Linux.  you could use
a CD-runnable distro, such as Knoppix. you could
also download a distro and install it.

> Linux is also  
> available for free - How or what version would be good for first time user?

.... http://www.distrowatch.com/

rememeber: "free" as we speak is more about "freedom", not 
necessarily "free" from purchase. you can download a number 
of Linux distros, burn them to CD, and install them.
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