John Culleton wrote: > If you use a self loading Linux cdr such as Knoppix (Debian) or >Slax (Slackware) your "hard disk" is really main memory and after >the 2.5 mins initial load time things run faster, not slower.
Thanks for setting me straight on this. I'll keep it in mind as I move forward. > And >I don't believe you need to "ignore all descriptions more then two >years old." I still use my Coherent Manual from the 90's as a >reference to the standard utilities found on any 'nix system. I don't doubt that you are right; many of the things I learned about the Macintosh are still valid today. However, I suspect that Jeffrey's point is still valid. The 'nix universe is moving quickly, as is the rest of the computer universe. Unfortunately, they are both moving a bit fast for my comfort. John
