installing disc

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hi im using mandrive  changeover from windows xp its great
 but only trouble im have for the kids dics australian encyclopedia
 do i have to download encyclopedia with a linux format also have britannica
73 years old here and that the only prioblem i have with linus ty yours 
john mccormack 
670 lane st
broken hill 
nsw australia
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