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TheGreatPoo:
How hard would it be to connect this PC running Mandrake Linux 8.2 with KDE 2.2.2 onto a network running Windows with a Windows 2000 Pro Server?  I already know that this computer will connect to the internet (obviously if I am talking to you) through the windows 2000 server but can I connect to the rest of the network and transfer files and such?  Also, if this is possible, how hard is it to open Microsux Word files in Star Office?  Does Star office have a database like Microstink's Access?  If so, are they compatable together?

I know this is a lot of questions and I apologize if I am being a pest.  Linux is new to me and I like to soak up as much knowledge as I can as fast as I can.  I'm just excited and am trying to keep from getting discouraged with Linux because it is so different and more difficult.  Thanx and appreaciation goes to anyone who can help me out!

Poo    :D

Master of Reality:
i think staroffice and openoffice will open up microsoft files pretty good. You will have to set up samba to share files between windows and linux. I have never done this, so i dunno how to do this.

TheGreatPoo:
where can I get Samba?

Thanx for the reply!

Master of Reality:
you might already have it installed or its on the Mandrake CD.

TheGreatPoo:
AH!  How do I search for stuff in Linux?  I know that I can use "Find File" in Windows or "Sherlock" in MacOS but what do I use in Linux with KDE?  :confused:

Thanx for the reply BOB!  :D

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