[thechat] New Year's resolution
Daniel J. Cody
djc at members.evolt.org
Thu Dec 13 12:33:32 CST 2001
Hey Kev -
First off, congrats :)
Kevin Stevens wrote:
> Hi Gang
> OK, I've had it with Microsoft! I took the time and trouble to
> learn ASP, a Microsoft language, but if I want to upgrade to XP I will have
> to shell out £400 for the Professional version. So, my New Year's resolution
> is to get into Linux and learn PHP. I have my old machine sitting around
> doing nothing so I'm going to install Linux on that, but I have a couple of
> questions...
>
> 1. I only have room for 1 monitor, and during the (probably) lengthy
> transitional period I will still be using my Windows machine most of the
> time. Is it possible to run 2 computers using 1 monitor? My idea is to have
> a Y lead connecting both machines to 1 monitor that I can flick a switch on
> to view either one. Anyone know if this possible, and what such a lead would
> be called?
Sure thing.. I use something similar at work for my two linux boxen..
You're looking for a 2port KVM switch, like this one:
http://www2.warehouse.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=VW58117&cat=pc
It allows you to toggle the monitor/keyboard/mouse between computers..
> 2. I know a lot of people who are cosy with Linux and can offer me
> assistance, Garrett has kindly offered to come round and install it for me
> for the measly cost of beer & pizza (and heaven knows the poor boy needs
> fattening up), but I am more comfortable with a good reference book that I
> can go through in my spare time. What book recommendations do any of you
> have for a complete novice to use, preferably without the word "Dummies" in
> the title?
gr.. why are all the people willing to offer beer for linux
installations in europe? :)
One of the best books for linux is , "Running Linux 3rd Edtion" its an
O'Reilly book with a picture of a horse on the front of it. its the
standard book for learning linux.
if you choose to buy a shrink wrapped version of Mandrake or RedHat
though, they should come with a fair amount of documentation as well
that will help out..
shout if you have more questions :)
.djc.
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