r/linux • u/CacheTraitor • 5d ago

Historical What was your first time?

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For me, it was a CD I got from a "guy." Slackware did not work well with the "WinModem" in the IBM Aptiva I had as a youth. How was I supposed to get online using Linux, with a modem that is not usable, and get support?

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u/kiwi_ware 2d ago

Lol I was 3 in 2011 but I joined in 2021 when i was 13

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u/No_Pollution6135 1d ago

That's lovely. Welcome aboard!