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dnar
7th July 2001, 15:00
Sorry, I just have to make my mark! :D
TGC
7th July 2001, 15:03
Running, Linux.BeOS.Win.Solaris,here, but leaning more to Linux lately.
Nofinger
7th July 2001, 15:23
Hi I'm very new to linux, which distribution could i take to learn it the "easy way" or/and is a good(the best).

Thanks already guys
dnar
7th July 2001, 15:35
Originally posted by Nofinger

Hi I'm very new to linux, which distribution could i take to learn it the "easy way" or/and is a good(the best).





Thanks already guys



No prior Linux experience: RedHat or Mandrake.

You want to REALLY learn about Linux and how to set it up: Slackware (so I beleive).
You want to have a real pure GNU Linux: Debian.
You want to try from Windows before you commit: Peanut or VectorLinux.

Personally, I have always liked RedHat. Whatever you start with, you will most likely feel the most comfortable with in the long run. You could be different though :cool:

Debian always looks attractive to me, but can be a real pain in the aresole to get running. Mandrake is based on RedHat, but is more "bleeding edge" and hence generally less stable. My suggestion, if you can't decide from all this ramble, try RedHat 7.1.
Nofinger
7th July 2001, 15:57
Originally posted by dnar
No prior Linux experience: RedHat or Mandrake.
You want to REALLY learn about Linux and how to set it up: Slackware (so I beleive).
You want to have a real pure GNU Linux: Debian.

You want to try from Windows before you commit: Peanut or VectorLinux.

Personally, I have always liked RedHat. Whatever you start with, you will most likely feel the most comfortable with in the long run. You could be different though :cool:

Debian always looks attractive to me, but can be a real pain in the aresole to get running. Mandrake is based on RedHat, but is more "bleeding edge" and hence generally less stable. My suggestion, if you can't decide from all this ramble, try RedHat 7.1.

Thanks for your advise, I'm going to try my luck with Redhat.
dnar
7th July 2001, 16:03
Cool :cool: BTW Linus Torvalds uses RedHat.
Nofinger
7th July 2001, 16:12
Originally posted by dnar
Cool :cool: BTW Linus Torvalds uses RedHat.
Who's He / she/ it :confused:
Martyn
7th July 2001, 16:13
Originally posted by dnar
Sorry, I just have to make my mark! :D

Damn dnar, you're running round the place like a hyperactive kid on chocolate :D You realise we'll be moving again in a week don't you? ;')
dnar
7th July 2001, 16:16
Originally posted by tril0Byte




Damn dnar, you're running round the place like a hyperactive kid on chocolate :D You realise we'll be moving again in a week don't you? ;')

Chocolate, did you say chocolate, where ? :rolleyes:
dnar
7th July 2001, 16:18
Originally posted by Nofinger


Who's He / she/ it :confused:

Linus Torvalds : Started Linux. He wrote the original kernel and maintains the kernel (Linux).

RedHat, ala RedHat Linux. Like MicroShaft only different....
Nofinger
7th July 2001, 16:26
Originally posted by dnar


Linus Torvalds : Started Linux. He wrote the original kernel and maintains the kernel (Linux).

RedHat, ala RedHat Linux. Like MicroSoft only different....

WASH you mouth, you said a baaaaad word :D
You should know better then say the name M...F...t while the're childern watching. :p
dnar
7th July 2001, 16:29
Sorry! I will wash my mouth out with that chocolate when tril shows me were it is! I miss-spelt it actually, but I fixed it real gooood. :D
Nofinger
7th July 2001, 16:41
Originally posted by dnar
Linus Torvalds : Started Linux. He wrote the original kernel and maintains the kernel (Linux).
RedHat, ala RedHat Linux. Like MicroShaft only different....
This is much better :cool: , now put on your PJ en go to bed. :D
siggy
9th July 2001, 09:59
Did someone say chocolate?
MechCD
9th July 2001, 16:35
I deon't think i could live without System Comander! :)

Win98SE - main
WinME - never use, but needed for tech support
Redhat 7.2 - other main
QNX RTOS 6 - in process of installing

I'm trying to find a free link for BEos, maybe its not free like they say :(
kirek
9th July 2001, 17:12
They have a free version, they just hide the link for it.

This page has a list of sites you can download from.
http://www.be.com/products/freebeos/

Hope this helps.
Rick_Deadly
11th July 2001, 01:14
Originally posted by Nofinger
Hi I'm very new to linux, which distribution could i take to learn it the "easy way" or/and is a good(the best).

Thanks already guys

I installed Corel Linux on several computers. I almost laughed my guts out. It was way easier to install than Win98.
dnar
11th July 2001, 06:48
Originally posted by Rick_Deadly


I installed Corel Linux on several computers. I almost laughed my guts out. It was way easier to install than Win98.

That's because Corels main focus was on exactly that. What do you think of Debian based distro's Rick? Is it all it's cracked up to be???
siggy
19th July 2001, 10:05
Hey doesn't this dribble belong in the Linux forum?:D
dnar
19th July 2001, 10:08
http://members.iinet.net.au/~dnar/images/icons/3dbiggrin3.gif
siggy
19th July 2001, 10:09
Big Smilies.......Thats what 5 demerits?:D
dnar
19th July 2001, 10:14
http://members.iinet.net.au/~dnar/images/icons/3dbiggrin4.gif
Dave S
19th July 2001, 10:19
Originally posted by siggy
Very funny Dnar. Can't you make it any bigger?
hummmmm........:o
dnar
19th July 2001, 10:24
http://members.iinet.net.au/~dnar/images/icons/3dbiggrin5.gif
siggy
19th July 2001, 10:25
ROFL......I even fell off the Bar stool
dnar
19th July 2001, 10:38
Sorry.:D
Nofinger
19th July 2001, 11:48
But I Know:D
BTW thats A BIG smile :eek:
siggy
19th July 2001, 18:39
Yep, DNAR probably ate up the bandwidth with that one.:D