Try SuSE. It's not bad to install and has a HUGE list of applications for
you to try out.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John W [mailto:wisdom04@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 2:25 PM
> To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: Re: Linux distro diffs
>
>
> In my case I am just trying to learn linux. I really don't have any
> need to run a server out of my home although eventually I would like
> to network my box with my kids computers. Though I don't want them on
> the net so they use mine in the family room so I can watch them. My
> box is just an AMD K62-500,64MB,15Gig pretty basic setup.Honestly I
> would like the kids to learn Linux as well I think it will be as
> prominent if not more in a few years as M$ is now.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joel Dudley" <joel@silverw.com>
> To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 1:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Linux distro diffs
>
>
> > You need to divulge a bit more info about yourself and what you are
> looking
> > for. Personal preference plays a big role in your distro selection
> in my
> > opinion. Also, what are you going to do with it? Going to run it
> on
> > PowerPC? if so, you are then limited in your choices. I would be
> glad to
> > share my personal experiences with you concerning this topic.
> >
> > - Joel
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Alan Dayley" <ADayley@adtron.com>
> > To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 1:24 PM
> > Subject: Linux distro diffs
> >
> >
> > > What are the technical differences or pros and cons of the various
> > > distributions? (By this question, I reveal my newbie status)
> > >
> > > RedHat seems to be getting the US "commercial" nod but I am not
> arguing
> > the
> > > good or bad of that right now. I just wonder what strengths each
> one
> > > brings to the party. X is best for security/firewalls. Y is best
> for
> > > desktop/non-tech users. etc.
> > >
> > > I haven't researched at all, perhaps there are articles or
> websites with
> > > this comparison already out there...
> > >
> > > Maybe a presentation on the topic at the meeting tomorrow? ;^)
> > >
> > > Alan
> > >
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