Linux distro diffs

I always get it for free...you just have to have the bandwidth to get it
with ;)

-----Original Message-----
From: Nathan Saper [mailto:natedog@well.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 5:37 PM
To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Subject: Re: Linux distro diffs


On Wed, Sep 13, 2000 at 02:24:05PM -0700, Lucas Vogel wrote:
> Try SuSE. It's not bad to install and has a HUGE list of applications for
> you to try out.

Doesn't SuSE cost money? Or have they made it free?

>
> > -----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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