TRN
06-02-2003, 04:51 AM
There are many choices in Linux. The first one being which distribution to choose. This task can be very overwhelming for new users.
Tux Reports suggests that you begin by downloading several different types of distributions (RPM based, Debian based, Slackware based and Source Based) as well as Live CDs (Knoppix and SuSE). This will help you get a feel for the different types of distributions and the power behind them.
DistroWatch (http://www.distrowatch.com) is an excellent source for new releases. Links are provided to mirror sites for downloading.
Tux Reports recommends the following distributions for new users to try:
Debian Based
Bonzai
Knoppix
Libranet ( 2.8 )
RPM Based
JAMD (0.0.6)
Lycoris (latest builds)
Mandrake Linux 9.1 (Not 9.0)
Red Hat 9
SuSE 8.2 (Not 8.0 or 81)
Slackware Based
Slackware
Source Based
Gentoo
This list changes and is not meant to be complete. You may post your own loves in this forum.
Tux Reports suggests that you begin by downloading several different types of distributions (RPM based, Debian based, Slackware based and Source Based) as well as Live CDs (Knoppix and SuSE). This will help you get a feel for the different types of distributions and the power behind them.
DistroWatch (http://www.distrowatch.com) is an excellent source for new releases. Links are provided to mirror sites for downloading.
Tux Reports recommends the following distributions for new users to try:
Debian Based
Bonzai
Knoppix
Libranet ( 2.8 )
RPM Based
JAMD (0.0.6)
Lycoris (latest builds)
Mandrake Linux 9.1 (Not 9.0)
Red Hat 9
SuSE 8.2 (Not 8.0 or 81)
Slackware Based
Slackware
Source Based
Gentoo
This list changes and is not meant to be complete. You may post your own loves in this forum.