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Old 05-26-2002, 10:47 AM   #1
petercool
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I am thinking of changing to linux, what is the best distro for newbies, does a simpler distro not contain all linux apps that an advanced one does. What distro also offers the best hardware support and easy detection.

Thank you everyone for the excellent advice that I have recieved from the linux experts.
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Old 05-26-2002, 11:14 AM   #2
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Do you want to learn about Linux or do you want to just use?

If you just want to use it, go for one of the "click here" distros like Redhat, Mandrake or SuSe. If you want to learn, try debian or slackware.

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Old 05-26-2002, 11:19 AM   #3
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This question is asked all the time. Browse/Search here in this forum and you'll see many answers to your same question that is asked by you.
 
Old 05-26-2002, 12:31 PM   #4
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start with an easy distro like Mandrake, Suse or RedHat

then once ur used to it, try one of the more advanced distros
 
  


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