I'll second John's opinion. I'm a relative newbie and probably fit the description of your brother. I've tried most of the distros and think Mandrake (especially the latest 8.0) seems to balance everything well. - Alan ----- Original Message ----- From: "AZ_Pete" To: "PLUG" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 11:33 AM Subject: Which Linux Distro? > Hello All, > > I need recommendations on which Linux Distro to use. > I convinced my brother to try Linux and I have one shot to convert him from > the dark side ;) > He is well versed with all flavors of Windows and quite compentent around > computers (building, configuring, installing, etc). > He has never used Linux, but is interested in trying it. I've been using > Redhat, TurboLinux, as well as Solaris. > While these OSes are user friendly to me, I feel they may be a bit complex > for a Linux newbie to install and would scare them away from Linux. > What would you guys recommend for a Linux Distro that is easy to install and > uses KDE or GNOME by default, and has a good variety of apps (email, > browser, Word Proc, spreadsheet, etc). Ease of Installation and Ease of Use > are most important, since I will only be able to provide phone support (he > lives in IN and I live in AZ). > He has several computers which he can use so hardware shouldn't be an issue. > Basically, hardware is standard x86 stuff - P2 or P3, 128Mb Ram, PCI or AGP > video, IDE hard disks, IDE CD-ROM. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated. > Peter > > > ________________________________________________ > See http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/navigator-mail.shtml if your mail doesn't post to the list quickly and you use Netscape to write mail. > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >