which distro of linux

amenora · 10-19-2003, 10:41 AM

if im fairly new to linux, which distro of linux would be better for me to use just for a regular home os, and for learning security?

thanks

coolamit78 · 10-19-2003, 10:48 AM

You can go for Red Hat 9 or Mandrake 9.2...either one will be good for you.

Both are easy to install and use....

Regards,

amit

trickykid · 10-19-2003, 10:53 AM

Search the distribution forum as this question is asked all the time, you'll most likely find different suggestions for different people. But we don't truly know which one will work for you, so you should maybe startout with a easier and more friendly installation, etc to go with like what coolamit78 suggested.

matthewhardwick · 11-17-2003, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by coolamit78
You can go for Red Hat 9 or Mandrake 9.2...either one will be good for you.

Both are easy to install and use....

Regards,

amit

i totally agree although i belive that mandrake 9.2 is a little buggy stil, maybe if you can 9.1 or redhat 9.

My only quible with redhat 9 is that is contains less for the begining user, whereas mandrake contains all the tools to make time at the command prompt minimum.

long live linux

DIE GATES DIE

matthewhardwick · 11-17-2003, 07:13 AM

if you live in the uk, simply computers.

simply.co.uk were selling suse 8.2 for only £10, that includes manuals and support, suse is aimed at the desktop market, and like mandrake contains as many tools as possible to make time at the command promt a thing of the past.

matthewhardwick · 11-17-2003, 07:15 AM

sorry me again, i just checked it out and there not anymore, its gone back upto £30, and they have started to go with suse 9.
Mandrake you can buy but is totally free from many places, ociuosly without support.