needed newbie info

[Cyber Source]

You should be all set, sounds like your hardware is fine. I could write 
out a novel here explaining how and why to do certain things with your 
Linux install, best would be to bring it to a meeting, I could show you 
how to properly do the dual boot and tweak the Linux side with all the 
latest bells and whistles.

TheCactusKid Cactus wrote:

> Hi you'all:)
>  
> Well fellas, and Ladies if there are any reading this list:)
> I'm about to embark on a new realm of adventure. I'm about to install 
> Linux on one of my boxes. Now I've joined a few lists asking question 
> here and there before venturing to the land of Linux.
>  
> (1) I was wondering what sources of information I should read. 
> Suggested by you'all on how to set up the system after an 
> installation. What would you configure and why? Now keep in mind, this 
> is all Greek to me!
>  
> Ok here it goes, I have a Pentium box with an Intel chip-set, a 17in 
> monitor, and the following hardware that as I've read is ok with 
> Linux, I think. The system also has an EIDE CD-RW, Video is nVidia, 
> but the sound is built into the motherboard, NIC 10B-T, (4) SCSI-2 
> 68pin HDD's, (one set to run windows nt server 4.0, the other set to 
> run linux) (main drive partitioned for os and apps, the second to be 
> set up with swap/storage partitions for windows nt server) Will an 
> installation of linux be a pain or not knowing the systems hardware 
> configuration.
>  
> (2) Can I set up the HDD's the same way with RedHat? Any advice?
>  
> Thanks, cAcTUsKId:)
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