Linux distro

Post #302,158 by Silverlock 1/10/09 9:50:24 AM Reply	Linux distro Any suggestion as to a distro with a gentle learning curve? I've got a couple extra systems around that I could throw stuff on and play with. On the other hand, perhaps I should stick with whatever distro is most popular as that will probably be what I end up seeing out in the field should I end up supporting Linux also.
Post #302,159 by folkert 1/10/09 10:12:18 AM Reply	Ubuntu or Fedora Core Personally, I'd use Debian, but that doesn;t work for most everyone.
Post #302,160 by Another Scott 1/10/09 10:15:03 AM Reply	Lots of good choices these days. A Debian-based distribution is probably the best choice, IMO. The ubuntus have lots of good points, but they don't install proprietary things like Flash by default. (It's relatively easy to do by selecting the appropriate repositories, https://help.ubuntu....RestrictedFormats .) Linux Mint is an offshoot of Ubuntu which has a lot of fans: http://www.linuxmint.com/about.php It also doesn't include proprietary drivers, though. If you don't want to have to worry about customization, then OpenSUSE and others are good choices, but they aren't Debian-based. Puppy Linux has lots of fans, too, it's very compact. But the GUI may be a little too child-like: http://www.puppylinux.org/home/overview Popularity-wise, you're probably best with ubuntu and perhaps something based on RedHat/Fedora. Good luck. Cheers, Scott.
Post #302,164 by boxley 1/10/09 11:35:14 AM Reply	spend about $40 for RHCE study guide or cheaper used religiously read every page. I have. I knew linux very well circa 1990-2000 it has changed that book got me up to snuff. For a overview of most issues it is very comprehensive. thanx, bill
Post #302,208 by static 1/11/09 5:22:13 PM Reply	Second the Ubuntu call... But you do have to set correct expectations, significantly "It's not actually Windows." Meaning that some actions need to be looked at with fresh thinking, not Microsoft thinking. For those still on '95, '98 or 'ME (or even W2k), Ubuntu is actually a good upgrade, because it's different enough in very roughly the same ways as XP or Vista is. That's one reason I took my Dad from '95 to Ubuntu. If they later encounter XP or Vista, they will have an apreciation of the "Microsoft-ness" of them and all that that entails. Wade.

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