Advice for choosing a distro

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Author: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
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Subject: Advice for choosing a distro
And then install debian.

On Mon, 28 Jul 2003, Mike Starke wrote:

> I see sooo many folks out their today struggling with what distro
> to choose. To me it is simple:
>
> Write down on a piece of paper a list of the things you expect
> from an operating system. If you do not know, then write that down.
>
> Next, write down what you use, or expect to use this computer for.
> If you are a gamer, then your list will be much differant than if
> you are a sysadmin looking to build a firewall.
>
> There is TONS of information either in our archives or scattered
> around the NET which pretty much outlines the strengths and weaknesses
> of each OS. Read about them all, and choose based upon which best fits
> your needs.
>
> Install, and give it some time. If, after 6 months or so
> of either dislike, disappointment, or whatever, wash, rinse and repeat.
>
> If you are a tinkerer, then accept that fact and play around with
> them all. If you use a computer to speed and automate your daily
> tasks, and your OS is hindering you, then you have the wrong one.
>
> -mike
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