Re: a first time question for everyone

[Leslie Bialler lb136@xxxxxxxx]

"Young For Life Products, Ltd" wrote:

> I have just purchased a new computer, and would like to set it up
> properly from day one. Here is what I need to do: 1. Prepare documents
> in xywrite or NB.2. surf the web big-time.3. download lots of text
> from the web, organize, and print.4. maintain very active
> email. That's pretty much IT!! I just use a computer to accomplish
> specific tasks; I don't give a damn about all the bells and whistles
> and windows whatevers. My request is this: what operating system other
> than windows can I use, what web browser, what email server, and xy or
> NB for the operating system in question - that would all work together
> wonderfully to accomplish the 4 goals listed above and be able to
> divorce completely from Microsoft, Exporer, Outloook and Word? (gag
> retch)

Well if you have Netscape, with Netscape e-mail plus Xy/NB, you should
be set. You will have to use Windows as your op. sys. though.


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