linux conversion

emory7825 · 11-05-2001, 10:18 PM

I currently use Win98SE, but I can't stand the errors anymore. I want to switch to a Linux distribution, but I am not sure which one. What would you recommend? I'm looking for one with a user-friendly interface, yet has plenty of features to tweak.

b0b0 · 11-05-2001, 10:55 PM

i use and like rh71 using gnome window manager.

note: it is going to take some learning to migrate from windows. linux has, i think, more flexibility and advantages than windows, but be ready to learn and stick with it. linux can do just as much and more.

laters,
jason

isajera · 11-05-2001, 11:57 PM

mandrake and redhat are the most user-friendly installations. suse is also a fairly easy install on most computers. on any of those distros, you have your choice of desktops and window managers.

rootboy · 11-06-2001, 03:55 AM

Me, I'm a fan of SuSE & Mandrake. But my advice is to go to:

http://www.google.com/linux?site=sea...%22cheap+cd%22

and do a search for cheap cd's. Find some dirt cheap ones (that are of recent vintage) and try out the different distros and decide for yourself.

And if you have a decent connection to the net, download an ISO and burn yourself a copy.

John