linux

[Temple Hoff]

Wow!  I had no idea linux was being used to this extent in libraries.

Someone commented that they could use linux with a CD-ROM faster than 2x. 
I have an 8x in my home unit that has no problem at all.  Maybe this is brand 
issue.  

Marc's post about key encryption in the kernel definately caught my eye. Is 
this, or can this relate to PGP?  Is anyone using PGP with linux?

As much as I've grown to love linux, I don't think I ready to use it as a desk 
top for my users (at least for now), as I think one person mentioned.  I have a 
hard enough time teaching our library staff how to move their mouse and click 
on the pretty buttons.  I do have my home unit partitioned half-and-half linux 
red hat and win95.  I like being able to access the win95 partition as a 
directory under linux.  I also understand some lunix gurus somewhere are making 
an x-windows desktop that looks and feels like win95.  That should be fun if 
nothing else.

Several people have commented on the support one receives from the linux 
community.  I agree.  I much prefer the level of help I receive from the linux 
hackers on the newsgroups etc. than what I receive from our Unix (AIX) payed 
support.  As a matter of fact, I've received more useful help from this list 
than many of the vendors I deal with (and pay for!).

As I am writing this post, I keep clancing at my in box and seeing the posts 
from Toens.  You rebel you!!  I'll just dido all your remarks! (and mark your 
e-mail address for linux questions!) ;-)

Is anyone using a linux box as a router?  I think I'll be using one as a router 
and to convert between our 100baseT wan and the 10baseT in building lan.

Yes indeed, I see a bright future for linux in Libraryland!

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Temple Hoff                  E-Mail:temhof at mohave.lib.az.us                 
Library Services Coordinator           Phone:(520) 692-5703  
Mohave County Library District           Fax:(520) 692-5788