[techtalk] newbie

[Sue Jackson]

Hi all,

Hope I'm not intruding.  I have just joined the group because I'm looking
for help/assistance/support/etc.

I've been a PC user on Microsoft software for 12 years and I'm wanting to
make the switch to linux on my home pc.

I have an old compaq presario and need to know if it will linux can be run
on it.  I'm also used to using a variety of MS applications that I'm going
to be looking for replacements for after switching over.  I need to continue
to have a dialup connection to the internet, email, browser, ftp, etc.

Here's the specifics on the box

Pentium 200mhz
64 meg RAM
6 gig HD
16X cdrom
3-1/2" floppy
33.6k data/fax modem
S3 Virge graphics card
ethernet card
some kind of proprietary sound card
UBL speakers

there's also a 17 inch presario monitor

I'll be looking for replacements for MS Office software (word, excel and a
relationship database), Publisher (page layout), Paint Shop Pro (graphics),
etc.

Any help you can offer, resources on the web to read up, etc. are greatly
appreciated.

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Sue Jackson
Seattle, WA