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Old 07-18-2004, 09:22 PM   #1
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What version of linux do you like best?

Of the three makes of linux, which have most you prefered? I am curious, because I am new to linux, and want to know what version is best for newbies
 
Old 07-18-2004, 09:29 PM   #2
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i dunno hardly anything about linux but i just got knoppix today, I like that fact that it runs off cd.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 09:33 PM   #3
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Re: What version of linux do you like best?
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Of the three makes of linux, ...
What are the 3 makes of linux???
 
Old 07-18-2004, 09:35 PM   #4
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if u mean kernel version e.g 2.4.26 then i like using 2.6.7 because its the latest and greatest. however if i was running old hardware the i would use 2.4.26.

the 2.5.x kernels are just development kernels i think ....

or if u mean distro then I just love how slackware 10.0 does what i tell it to do with bloated $%^& gui config tools. not to mention its quite fast and lean.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 09:36 PM   #5
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i think he means 2.4.x 2.5.x and 2.6.x
 
Old 07-18-2004, 09:47 PM   #6
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Re: What version of linux do you like best?
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Of the three makes of linux, which have most you prefered? I am curious, because I am new to linux, and want to know what version is best for newbies
As the other posts have asked, What do you mean 3 makes?
If you are referring to the kernel I have not used the 2.6 kernel yet so I cannot commment
as for what is best for beginners theres probably not much difference.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 10:33 PM   #7
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Oops my mistake, when I said version of linux, I meant SuSe, Mandrake, etc.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 10:51 PM   #8
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FEDORA ALL THE WAY. i like fedora core 2. The new KDE rocks!@
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:00 PM   #9
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I heard fedora doesn't support nvidia, which is the current video card I have. I've heard from reviews that mandrake would be the way to go.

By the way, does Suse personal come with all the software that you'll need, being that its only 1 cd at the website?
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:32 PM   #10
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Well,since this is a newbie forum,I'd have to say mandrake,but personally, no one can touch Debian.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:32 PM   #11
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Well,since this is a newbie forum,I'd have to say mandrake,but personally, i think no one can touch Debian.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:39 PM   #12
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Started of well with Slackware 1.0; now using RedHat/Fedora, Slackware, FreeDUC (actually my kids use this).

I would suggest Mandrake to any newbie... really userfriendly - most of the time.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:46 PM   #13
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I think RedHat 8.0 is the best. Even though I'm using both (Redhat and the Fedora), I like RedHat 8.0 the most.

For Newbie, I'd suggest Fedora Core 1. May be you can try Fedora Core 2 later after 3-4 months.
 
Old 07-18-2004, 11:54 PM   #14
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Quote:
Originally posted by motionman04
I heard fedora doesn't support nvidia, which is the current video card I have. I've heard from reviews that mandrake would be the way to go.

By the way, does Suse personal come with all the software that you'll need, being that its only 1 cd at the website?
The new NVidia drivers support fedora

-Joey
 
Old 07-19-2004, 12:26 AM   #15
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SUsE 9.1 The one and ONLY
 
  


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