Internet and Linux

Discussion in 'Linux - General discussion' started by Archeryja, Dec 30, 2009.

  1. Archeryja

    Archeryja Member

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    I was thinking of trying Linux out on my old computer (haven't decided on which version). What I want to know is: How hard is it to connect a Linux machine to my home network (Netgear router, other machines running Windows) compared to doing it in Windows.
    Also, if I booted Linux from a CD (just to try), could I just open a browser and browse the net or would I have to connect my computer again to my router?

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    Old comp: 750MB RAM; AMD AthlonXP 1600+ 1.41 GHz; primary HDD 40GB, secondary 80GB HDD...
     
  2. scum101

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    It all depends if your hardware is supported by your linux of choice. Heres a surprise.. Linux has far better hardware support than ever seen in any M$ product. Boot from whatever live cd and see what happens.. stacks of guides for whatever distro out there. Linux is THE system which runs the internet.. it's made for networking.
     
  3. Archeryja

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    I'll give it a go... Thanks!
     

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