When you have only a single computer , I don't think I would recommend moving to Linux without a LOT of checking....and backing up everything.....
A nice way to do it is get a KVM switch ...allows sharing of monitor, keyboard and mouse between 2 (or more with larger switches ) and put Linux on a separate older computer.
40 posted on 11/23/2004 2:03:14 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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