[TriLUG] free to a good home

[Jim Ray]

The latter.  I saved a PC from the dump.  An elderly neighbor gave it to me
without any disks yet in need of a refresh.

Linux is the only way to go in that circumstance.  Ubuntu is my preferred
flavor.  Xubuntu works very similarly.

Regards,
 
Jim
 
Jim Ray, President
Neuse River Networks
tel: 919-838-1672 cell: 919-606-1772
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Connecting You to the World since 1997
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On
Behalf Of Jim
> Wright
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:43 PM
> To: Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list
> Subject: Re: [TriLUG] free to a good home
> 
> Jim Ray wrote:
> > IBM Aptiva PC loaded with Xubuntu
> > Loaded, patched and functional
> > 500 MHz uproc 64 MB RAM
> > Great for web/email
> > Probably not a good choice for BZ Flag unless you find external gerbil
cage
> > expander to boost MIPS or purchase optional super flaming turbo whapper
> >
> > Suggested donation: 6 pack of beer (bubbaweisser doesn't count)
> >
> >
> 
> So, is this an indication that xubuntu didn't quite live up to
> expectations...or were you just trying to get the machine to a point
> where you could trade it for booze?
> 
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