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View Poll Results: If you are a newbie what is your current age?
In 1985 - 1986 I wrote code that lived in a 16 bit Xenix kernel. That was interesting. I believe that I still qualify as a Linux newbie. Now my XP machine power supply wiped out both HDDs and mother board so now the decision is Linux or Vista. The bloat is the #1 reason for me to switch.
I'm a 54 year old redneck Biker from Texas. Have 3 computers running different versions of Linux, Use them for everything from viewing DVD motorcycle repair manuals to printing out worksheets and repair bills. Also use one laptop to tune fuel injection and electronic ignition modules. Using Linux for 7 months and I'm self taught. Using computers for 1 1/2 years.
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I am 71 have been using linux since the days of SuSE 6.0 but now use Deb Lenny I will always be a newbie as I forget things I learn too easily if I don't use what I have learn't regularly. yendorion
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