[Sheflug] Newbie - H/W recommendations please

[Ruth Gunstone <nospam [at] bolsterstone.demon.co.uk>]

Greetings!

I am very new to Linux. So new in fact, I haven't even got Linux to run on my
existing PC yet! I've tried a couple of freebee versions (Mandrake and Corel)
and even suse, but have had no luck in getting a working installation. I'm
presuming that my aging PC just isn't up to the job (it's an old Viglen
P100). . . . or I'm just not getting something right! 

Anyway, I've decided to spend some cash on a new PC, and as a "learning
opportunity", intend to build one from scratch. The machine will need to be
dual-bootable (Linux and Win98/whatever). As I understand things, Linux
compatibilty with some hardware (sound/graphics cards, NICs etc.) may be
problematic, so I'd really appreciate suggestions, hints & tips etc.
concerning hardware. 

I'm certainly /not/ rolling in cash, but consider performance and reliability
more important than saving a couple of pounds.

If it helps, my principle uses for my computer(s) are:

Website development

DTP (outputting to PostScript/PDF)

I make extensive use of a 10b2 (yes, 2!) network connection to my trusty
Acorn RiscPC, so must have a 10bas2 NIC that's Linux-friendly.


Thanks in advance for any help and advice.


Ruth.



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Ruth Gunstone          (ruth at bolsterstone dot demon dot co dot uk)

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