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1. bacioSalvaged from archive25 Dec 2006, 03:26
   i was wondering if anybody can recommend a linux based os.im gonna get a laptop, so now i wont be limited to the family computer and i'll be able to make it my own. i've been hearing alot of good things a ubuntu, should i check into that
2. Ace1875Salvaged from archive25 Dec 2006, 13:41
   use "Red Hat Linux" (also called RedHat or RH) and Mandrake (sometimes called MDK) for the following reasons: 1. They are both very popular (both an advantage for a newbie and a testimony to their quality). 2. They are both general-purpose distributions. 3. They both come with relatively easy setup programs. 4. Both Mandrake and RedHat contributions to Linux are "open software" (this means that all the software written by the packaging corporations and included on the distribution CDs is licensed under the General Public License, GPL, so that it can be legally copied, given away, reused, etc.). 5. Both Mandrake and RedHat can be obtained very cheaply or free if you don't care for commercial support. This is a consequence of (4). 6. Mandrake is based on RedHat, so both are very similar. Software packages for RedHat typically work on Mandrake (and vice versa) without problems. However, Mandrake is a bit more automatized and makes a somewhat nicer desktop than RedHat, and requires Pentium processor on default (RH will run on a i386). In short, as a newbie, you can safely bet on "RedHat" or "Mandrake" unless you like something else or have specialized needs, or your environment suggests using something else (e.g., if you have an experienced guru nearby, or a bunch of friends who are using Linux, you may want to use the same distribution - makes getting help a whole lot easier).
3. tim2xSalvaged from archive25 Dec 2006, 15:49
   I have to vote for the Redhat myself, just because I use it. Many versions of linux require that you have some real knowledge of computers, or are willing to learn, not just the computer user background of a Windows user. Not a brain child or anything, but some of the steps require more knowledge, such as mounting and dismounting drives, cd's, etc. Redhat is more user friendly in what it requires you to know what to do. Also, with whatever version you wish to get, most of them you can get in a free download off the net. No commercial or official support for those, but forums of other users, and tech guru's like Ace and steppman abound, and you can usually find someone that can give you assistance with any issues.
4. steppman2Salvaged from archive25 Dec 2006, 16:41
   Ubuntu is the best beginner distro hands down...once you get used to it, switch to Gentoo and go balls out! ;) Fedora Core and RedHat are way too bloated! :P
5. Big OzzieSalvaged from archive25 Dec 2006, 16:48
   OOOooooookkaaaaaaaaayyyy!! :shock: :?: :shock: :?: :shock: :?: :shock:

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