Pre-buy query - Network to PC

Discussion in 'Acer Aspire One' started by RzB, Nov 2, 2008.

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    RzB

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    My wife is considering purchasing a Aspire 8g version with Linux.

    I'm earmarked as "System Support" :) I'm reasonably competent with Windows and have come up through the ranks of DOS, OS/2 etc! However I know nowt about Linux, so I have some question,

    Am I correct in assuming that it will be possible to set the system up, so that I can hook it into our home network (Cable), such that files on the Acer will be visible from the PC using Windows Explorer.

    I have searched for this but have not found an answer.

    Also what advice would you give as a good starting place to learn about Linux. I'm quite looking forward to this!

    I have some further questions but I'm splitting these into individual posts for simplicity.

    Thanks,
    RzB
     
    RzB, Nov 2, 2008
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    It is indeed possible. I haven't got it set up yet, but here's a forum link I have saved for when I do: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=89

    I'm a linux newbie too, but I'm finding it quite reasonable to use given precise instructions from the nice people in this forum. If you haven't seen it, I recommend macles site for really good info: http://macles.blogspot.com/
     
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    Mark,

    Thanks for the confirmation and the excellent links - I knew the network one would be out there - just couldn't find it!

    Many thanks,
    Roy
     
    RzB, Nov 2, 2008
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