where to buy linux cds?

vharishankar · 04-26-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by vectordrake
I echo the sentiment about Mandrake. It seems to be one of the best choices for newbies and those who like to 'get dirty' as well. Another option, which nobody will likely share with me, is Debian. I'll explain.

It was the fisrt distribution that actually worked on my computer when I was looking back then. It has the best package-management and dependancy resolution. It is totally free as in freedom and cost (which means it'll likely outlast any corporate efforts). It has the largest package repository of all the distros.

What that means to you is that its easy to maintain and easy to install new programs.

There will be resistance to my suggestion, as Debian's installer is not pretty (you use the keyboard instead of the mouse) and it asks you a few questions about your hardware. I must say, though, that installing with the Debian installer (slated for the upcoming release of SARGE) asked few questions - seems to be taking a page from the Knoppix book.

If you really feel shaky, order a boxed set from any of the major distros. You'll get a nice install manual with it as well, and the $$$ you pay will go towards keeping that distro alive.

Vectordrake, I totally agree with you.

Most people tend to ignore Debian when talking about Linux for newbies. Of course, installation is the issue, but I haven't seen a more easy-to-use or stable system than Debian and of course, the repository is *HUGE* (over 15000 packages at the moment in "testing") and installing software is a breeze.

Since moving from Fedora to Debian I have had very few issues with Linux. Everything works fine with Debian and those who hate the command line can always install webmin and administer their system through a web interface. That's the best part about Debian: you can install anything you want by just a few simple commands or a few mouse clicks (in synaptic).

ciberforce · 04-27-2005, 12:17 PM

Take a look at fedora (redhat.fedora.com)

Transport · 04-29-2005, 07:15 AM

http://www.linuxtree.com

james.farrow · 04-29-2005, 09:09 AM

try

http://www.uselinux.co.uk/

fleeced · 05-28-2005, 08:43 AM

www.thelinuxshop.co.uk

pjbii · 05-28-2005, 09:54 AM

I have done alot of business with cheapbytes http://www.cheapbytes.com

and they've been great, cheap and arrives fast

Hosiah · 05-30-2005, 03:20 AM

Would you believe I got my first distro from the public library? They had the Red Hat Linux Bible, and the CDs were still in it - unharmed! I checked the book out, got Red Hat 6.1 running the next day, and have had time for no other operating system since (though now I get my distros from bookstore books or burning CDs).

The downside to the library method - their books are usually pretty old, distros out of date, or disks missing/damaged. Remember that you can always request new books for them to get!

JrLz · 05-30-2005, 07:46 PM

www.gudanglinux.net --> in Indonesia

aysiu · 05-30-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by akhilnair
hey could u help me?

which distro would u suggest fro a newbie like me? less complicated aka technical pls!!
thnx

Simply MEPIS. It's all on one CD--a live CD (try-out version), which can then also be an installer CD. Very user-friendly.

bp12345 · 06-21-2005, 03:55 PM

Go to ebay. I bought the 2 Debian 3.1 DVDs for $0.99 there!

elzmaddy · 02-09-2006, 10:11 PM

definitely http://www.SystemDisc.com

Yoda47 · 02-10-2006, 12:18 PM

Probobly not the cheapest or best way to get it, but no one's mention this yet...

Almost any computer/electronics store will have at least one Linux distro. I've seen them at places like CompUSA, Best Buy, etc. Usualy the choice there is only Redhat or SuSE, but they come with support and stuff...