Try clicking here
For Fedora Core 5 dual-boot setup/instructions, click here.
The second review is a tad less "glowing", the third review is detailed and honest, with possibly a slight bias against FC because the community is less active in supporting the distro.
And, you'll want to use Add/Remove Software to install older versions of libstdc++ and gcc, so you can actually install mozilla software.
general setup guide in pdf format
10 Things About Linux in pdf format
Hu wants us to be aware of Distro Watch
After dealing with all questions from the group.
If nothing better pops up for the March 17th SIG, we'll discuss:
http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
A discussion of what linux isn't (a replacement for windows) and is (an alternative operating system).
A Quicken "work alike" called KMyMoney2 (2 is a version #) is available for Debian and Fedora Core distributions.
Using & Patching FC4 a summary is available here
A review of the book that we are using for those of you interested in using Redhat's Fedora Core for putting linux on your "old" computer (mine was 11 months old when I had to dump XP) is here
A review of the myth and reality of linux is here.
some sites for news and such:
The linux documentation Project
A quick look at why you need to use a more secure operating system is here.
Users guide for using Kuickshow or gThumb as a Slide Show Tool
A little information about the computer club's Linux Demo
A little information about linux file structure
A little information about installations and the first two chapters of the Fedora book are here
GeneK is really pushing the Mepis linux distribution. It is available for free download. If you want the book (currently, $18 plus shipping at Amazon [qualifies for free shipping with a $25 order]). The basic stuff is stable and it claims to need less memory than Fedora Core. A probably biased review reads:
From a Short review of Mepis:
Mepis is the most userfriendly Linux distribution that is available today.
Unlike Redhat Linux which might be the Linux distribution most of you are familiar with Mepis allows you to play VCD/DVD, MP3 etc. by default. You don't have to download separate programs over the net. The browser is equipped with flash player, java plugin, quick time plugin, real player plugin, etc., for your browsing pleasure. And the set of OpenOffice programs that will enable you to edit your existing Microsoft Office files is also included. And the Photoshop replacement GIMP is also in the application stack. Much more easier than getting one of the Windows operating systems running on your computer! Just try it and see for yourself.
Also, because it is a live-CD, you can evaluate the operating system without making any changes to your computer. You can save files to removable media (floppy disk or CD) as shown at the computer club demos, but not to the hard drive.