Hi, Much of this is most helpful. Let me clear up what i mean by a comparative site for distributions. I was thinking of a place that lists the programs included in each distribution package, so I would know what features and options I am getting or losing in each choice. Between your outline below, and a site referenced some posts back, you may have accomplished this. I am also not using windows, and intended to get someone to work with me, not for me. I want to have to fine tune as little as possible, but realize some fine tuning will be needful as the latest distribution I choose may not have the absolute latest apps as it were. If text chat is an option, as in my logging into a site where chat is taking place and doing this, not as in msn or aol messenger, than it s should be fine. Still this is not such an important thing that I would dump Linux all together. I am not sure why you may feel Linux is not for me, Time choice and experience will indicate this, but all the more reason not to use my primary machine for this. Given so much of Linux is unaccessible in any case I may find i have three machines in the end, The one I use now, a Linux only or Linux/windows structure to make use of what can be done including finding comparable Linux solutions to the GUI programs if possible, and the mac I already know i need for another aspect of my professional life. All used to the best of their ability, but all contributing all the way around. I will not be using what said person likes, as said person will be installing under my direction, I am serious as to getting educated. There is a happy medium between doing it all myself and giving the project over entirely to another, I am sorry you have not personally experienced this, but I have many many times. To my mind it will be no different than having sighted assistance for this, and if I choose a distribution which does not really require this, than perhaps they are assisting me with the hardware only. Hard to say, still your wisdom here contributes tot he investigation. Thanks Karen On Tue, 28 Sep 2004, Kenny Hitt wrote: > Hi. Ok, I'll try. >
