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Old 07-03-2008
Tiramisu Tiramisu is offline
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Just trying to find out a few things ....

Hi everyone

Just a couple of quick questions if I may.


Can I ask what is meant by "flavours"?? I've come across it many times in the forums and I'm guessing that it is a variery of either Linux or UNIX (I know nil about either) which has developed but not really got a clue.

Secondly, does anyone know how to find out how long it takes to download a file off the internet? I tried to download one of the free Linux trials off one of the forums and I just can't stop everything and wait for it to finish when I don't know how long it will take. Is there a way?



My total knowledge of "programming" comes from Excel and Access so be gentle!


Many thanks in advance.

Terri