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Old 10-24-2006, 04:56 AM   #1
CasmanDT
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new to linux

Hey im new to linux can anyone give me a hand with choosin a distro to learn on?
 
Old 10-24-2006, 05:03 AM   #2
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Wade through this thread. Basically pick one. I'd stay away from Linux from Scratch for awhile.
 
Old 10-24-2006, 07:55 AM   #3
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Hey im new to linux can anyone give me a hand with choosin a distro to learn on?

It's your choise. I'd recommend non-commercial Debian GNU/Linux - www.debian.org


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Old 10-24-2006, 08:09 AM   #4
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http://distrowatch.com/
Get anything in the top-ten on the page hit ranking, and you cannot go wrong.

My current favorites:
Mepis (based on Ubuntu, but with KDE)
Kubuntu
PCLinuxOS

I use Redhat EL4 at work, and Fedora at home--but I am getting increasingly unhappy with the Gnome desktop. (the 3 above all use KDE)
 
Old 10-24-2006, 08:54 AM   #5
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I will personally suggest pclinuxos
 
  


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