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Re: [ECS] Re: ECS for Linux? Ingo Pakleppa Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:00:50 -0800

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Go to the nearest computer store and spend the $30 or so for a CD. Yes, you
can download it (go to http://www.redhat.com/mirrors.html), but only if you
have a very fast Internet connection and a lot of patience. It's about a
500 MB download. I did it, and it took my cable modem all night.

Which version of Linux you get seems to be a matter of taste. The favorite
for ease of use and for the desktop seems to be Corel's distribution. My
personal favorite (and the only one I have any real experience with) is
RedHat. Then there is SuSe, Caldera, TurboLinux, and at least 10 or so
more. They all are essentially the same, except they include different user
interfaces and different installers, and some also come with applications
(such as WordPerfect, StarOffice or KOffice).

Ingo

At 04:09 PM 1/23/00 -0800, Tim Shephard wrote:
>Kind of off topic, but I am wanting to try out linux myself.  Not to program
>though, just want to play with the operating system.  I eventually want to
>set up an old 486/33 as a internet gateway for the home network.
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>I was wonder where I can download Linux, and where I can learn about it.  I
>tried www.linux.org but it seemed confusing to me.
>
>Thanks
>
>-Tim
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Gilmore <omnip@usit.net>
>To: Benjamin.E.Jackson@Rose-Hulman.edu <Benjamin.E.Jackson@Rose-Hulman.edu>;
>ecs-list@netbloc.com <ecs-list@netbloc.com>
>Date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 5:57 AM
>Subject: [ECS] Re: ECS for Linux?
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>>Hi Ben,
>>Having just learned how to perform serial I/O under LINUX,
>>I am just now beginning the effort to "port" ECS to same.
>>I also need to learn how to play WAVE files.
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>>I may release a prelim/beta version within a month or so,
>>which will support serial devices, but will have but a
>>VERY primitive user-interface (a decent UI will take
>>much more time).
>>
>>If you have LINUX advice/knowledge to share, or have
>>any questions, feel free to call (Mon-Sat, 9AM-7PM/EST).
>>I will also be here some of today.
>>Later...
>>--
>>Mark Gilmore
>>Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
>>http://www.usit.com/omnip
>>423-745-0026
>>
>>
>>Ben Jackson wrote:
>>>
>>> Can I run ECS or ECS Lite on Linux?  Or do you have a special version
>>> available?
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