If you are the impatient type, and want help on installation directly, please reference Section 3 and skip the pre-installation checklist. We are actually overwhelmed by the number of general inquiries about procuring, installing and using Linux. We DO NOT answer such general mail. We strongly advise you to check out the Linux Documentation Project for finding other sources of help. Please DO NOT send us any general Linux questions.
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