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  • Is the Linux Operating System safe to use?
    Yes! It is inherently safer than Windows - by design... Also the vast majority of Linux OS's are built & maintained by volunteers all around the world. It is based on 'Open-Source' Software, which means that the code & programs & apps behind it are scrutinised for faults by amateur experts world-wide. There are, almost, NO virus problems with Linux compared with Windows OS's on Personal PC's.
  • How Long does it take for a Linux Operating System Installation +How much does it cost?
    Approximately 2 > 2-1/2 Hours ...Depending on the Hardware. I charge a Flat rate of $NZ 100:00
  • Do I have to be a 'Geek' to learn Linux?
    No! There are several 'Flavours' of Linux that are very easy to learn how to use for people used to the Windows Operating System. I aim to save you heaps of cash, by not forcing you to throw away a perfectly good Windows-10 computer just because Windows-11 has such high Hardware requirements...Also, there are many Online answers to your questions: Op. Sys. Forums; Chat-rooms - ("I.R.C." or Internet Relay Chat); & "L.U.G.'s" - (Linux User Groups; N.B.: The WaikatoLUG has wound-up for now..., but there are many, many others throughout New Zealand & world-wide).
  • Where am I based & When am I available?
    I am based in the Rototuna/Huntington suburb of Hamilton North, Waikato, New Zealand. I am available from 10:00am > 6:00pm Monday > Thursday & 10:00am > 4:00pm on Fridays. Saturday is my day of rest, up until sunset. I am available for chat/training from sunset Saturday until 10:00pmish. Sundays from 4:00pmish > 10:00pmish. I will call on you & do Installs/Basic Linux Training in your own home & on your own machine(s). You can Contact me via Phone/Text:(+64) [0]28-46-28-505 and/or via Chat &/or E-mail on this, Penguin Productions, website. Thank you for your interest! I will be in contact as soon as I am able. 'b'ye ! - B. "Noel" Gilbert.
  • How Long does it take to learn the Basics of of the Linux Operating System + How much does it cost/Hour?
    That very much depends on the student. I will show you how to get info yourself off the Internet, for when I am not there... I charge $NZ 50:00/hour for training.

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