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we know of an excellent accountant in limoges - they helped us through the complete setup of our business but do not speak english . If you would like more info email   good luck Alex

Hi I would suggest you use a router and ADSL modem combined . I use a olitec brand available from Cora, and other large supermarkets in france .200 version or something like that . It comes with one USB port and one ethernet port . This gives you a minimum of two connections an up to 256 connections using a switch ! The router also acts as a good firewall (essential with ADSL) the router is about 99 euros but worth every penny All you need is one of the pcs to have a network card installed (from about 10 euros in supermarkets ) one ethernet cable cat 5e - avoid crossover cable as it is proven to cause problems (documented online and I have had problems with it ) the other PC is connected by a USB  cable . the setup is a little tricky but manageable for most . The advantage is that the router does the sharing of the internet connection and not the dreaded hopeless microsoft internet sharing ! The router is always on so the connected computers do not have to be switched on for one or other to work . As soon as you turn on the commuter you are connected . There are wireless versions available but with a cost implication . Wireless is effected by thick walls and interference from door bells alarms and many other sources - It can be unreliable . I have up to  5 computers running off one of these routers with no problems . Good luck

Linux is available in a number of forms - red hat, mandrake ...... The best way to find out more is to look online with goggle - ask your question and you will be amazed at what information is available . I use mandrake 10 it installs very easily and recognises my computer hardware etc (not my main computer that is windows XP prof) You can normally get the latest version in a newsagents in the Uk it can cost from 4 or 5 pounds upwards. You can also download it from many different websites worldwide (normally free but it takes a while to download without broadband . Different versions require different subscriptions etc . In france you can buy it at major supermarkets in the form of a magazine called Linux something... It is normally multi language so you can chouse english if you prefer . If you go online always download the "stable version" not the beta or test versions as they are designed for testing and are not always stable on all types of computer etc... How easy - well if you are a mean windows person it takes a while and can really ??!"££"I*&T ..get on you nerves ! but its free and doesn't give you the blue screen of death ! There are many good books available on the subject . If your whole life is going to depend on it - i would suggest you stick with windows and learn beforehand If you are just playing - run it on a second machine or buy another hard drive and install on it . you get a huge amount of software one of which is openoffice.org equivalent to microsoft office (but free) a windows version is available for free download at their site . I use it for everyday use on one of my computers . Linux gets a bit tricky on new hardware and winmodems etc (ie it does not work always or is difficult to configure for a novice ) viruses do exist for Linux despite popular beliefs . This is just the tip of the iceberg - check out online is my best advice good luck Alex

Yes can do - but not before he has done mine ! He is avail from december I think  , send me a message if you would like more info   Alex

Yes can do - but not before he has done mine ! He is avail from december I think  , send me a message if you would like more info   Alex

Dare I say give the French Version a try .......It is amazing how you can get used to it after a while , on the positive side you will be able to speak like a french computer . .? If not - i think the best way and least amount of hassle is to format hard drive and  install an english version .   bon luck alex