[NTLUG:Discuss] Seeking builder of Linux machines

[MadHat]

On Dec 7, 2004, at 2:09 PM, John Thomas wrote:
> MadHat wrote:
>> On Dec 7, 2004, at 8:41 AM, John Thomas wrote:
>>> I want to buy a dual boot machine to connect to my office network.  
>>> I want to find someone experienced with building machines for Linux.
> ...
>
>> What is your goal?  Why do you want a dual-boot machine?  Why do you 
>> want someone else to build it?
> I'm in an office with a Microsoft network.  I have to have MS file 
> compatibility.  I'm a Linux enthusiast, so I want to see how far I can 
> go with Linux (and OO, etc.) alone, but I need the Windows-boot just 
> in case.
>
> I don't have the time to research and build a machine from scratch 
> (although I could).  I have too much work and too many present hobbies 
> to do that!

why not start with Knoppix or another bootable linux distro?  You could 
use an existing machine, and can test for basics.

You can also install VMWare and install get to linux that way.  If you 
are going to buy a new machine, why not have 2 machines and a KVM?