Newbie

Tue Apr 4 07:07:46 EDT 2000

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the help.  I am currently downloading Redhat 6.2 from a site here
in South Africa.  Now, What do I do with the iso file I download.

This file is the redhat-6.2-i386.iso file which is 647.76 Mb.

Is this the full CD version?  Remember you are dealing with some one that
has not even seen Linux as of this writing.  I also found Redhat manuals in
.pdf format on the redhat site so, if any one would like them I will gladly
forward them.  I have already converted them into ascii.

Thanks.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Dave Talmage [SMTP:TALMAGE at SOMTEL.COM]
> Sent:	Saturday, June 03, 2000 6:00 PM
> To:	speakup at braille.uwo.ca
> Subject:	Re: Newbie
> 
> Hi Deenadayalan ,
> 
> As far as which is the best that is just a matter of opinion.
> I like Red Hat and have been taking a look at Slackware.  For what you
> intend to use it for, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Red Hat.
> You can get more information at http://www.redhat.com
> You should go to their download page, and find the page related to mirror
> sights so you can find a faster connection.  If you have the hardware to
> write CDs, it is easiest to download the iso images.
> One nice feature of Red Hat 6.2 is the improved serial console
> installation.  Using another computer and a null modem, you can install
> Red
> Hat with speech without a problem.  To do this you would boot from the
> floppy on your future Linux system, and at the boot prompt type:
> linux console=ttyS1
> for your second serial port or ttyS0 for your 1st.
> Now you can switch to your talking DOS or Windows system and use a
> terminal
> program to finish the installation.  They have made some major
> improvements
> with the serial console feature in the 6.2 release.
> As far as sources of information, there are a great many out there, many
> are dated, but in dealing with computers isn't that the norm?  Try
> http://www.empowermentzone.com and do a key word search on the page for
> linux and unix.  This is a great sight for reference material with a
> tremendous wealth of information on all sorts of topics.  Unfortunately,
> the links are all on the same page so searches are necessary and you may
> sometimes miss something of interest.  I believe the author tries to keep
> like content together on the page whenever possible, so after you get your
> first match go up and down from there for a bit to check out what is
> nearby.
> Good luck,
> 
> Dave
> 
> At 03:06 PM 4/3/00 +0200, you wrote:
> >Hi Listers,
> >
> >I am new to the list and would like to introduce myself. 
> >
> >My name is Deenadayalan Moodley and I live in South Africa.  I am a
> >programmer for the South African government.  We, here at work are now
> >introducing Linux.  It is my job to setup the Linux server.  The problem
> is
> >I am totally blind and use speech and have no prior experience of Linux.
> >
> >My knowledge extends to MSDOS Windows 9x /nt.  Therefore, I would like to
> >ask for help to be able to setup this server and become proficient in
> Linux.
> >We certainly don't have any one in this department that even saw how
> Linux
> >operates so that avenue is closed.
> >
> >So, my first question is:
> >1.  Which is the best distribution of Linux to use with speech?
> >2.  Where can it be obtained?
> >3.  How do I use speech to access a Linux box to do the installation and
> >configuration?
> >4.  Where can I find a good tutorial in text form to assist me in my
> >endeavors?
> >
> >Thanks for any help.
> 
> 
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