New Linux Machines

[Jeffrey A. McCright]

Although most of my machines are RedHat 7 boxes, I would probably say that 
Caldera OpenLinux 2.4 was the easiest for me to install and learn on. A boxed 
version ran me about $15.00 at MicroCenter when I bought it about a year or 
so ago. Many will suggest other Distros as well. I think it will boil down to 
individual preference though.

Just my Very humble opinion.

Thanks,

Jeffrey A. McCright

On Saturday 06 October 2001 16:44, Robert Kennedy wrote:
> > From: Jim Herrmann <b3d at kc.rr.com>
> >
> > Subject: New Linux Machines
> >
> > I have a friend that has an opportunity to get a new
> > computer, who has no windows experience.  Therefore,
> > since there is no"re"learning curve, I thought I
> > would try to steer them to Linux.  They are open to
> > the idea of Linux,
>
> snipped part about the system & Mandrake 8.x
>
> > So, I hope that gives a pretty good idea of what I'm
> > looking for. Please discuss this on the list, as
> > there are probably others on the list that would
>
> like > to hear this discussion.
>
> > Peace,
> > Jim Herrmann
>
> Jim,
>
> I'm all ears to hear this discussion. However, I'd
> like to add one perameter. In the < a year I've been
> using Linux, I've never seen a real discussion of what
> distro is the best / easiest for a total newbie. Now
> from serfing and mostly lurking on this list, I think
> I've decided that Mandrake & Suse are the ones that
> Joe Average might be able to use out of the box. Suse
> seems to be more in the public eye. I mean I can
> usually find it at Best Buy and other mainstream
> stores, but I sometimes see Mandrake, too.
>
> I'm thinking of going from my current Red Hat 7 to the
> new Suse. I need to know what might happen if I do.
> How would my individual users spaces change, for
> instance. Would a lot of reconfig be needed?
>
> Any info would be greatly appreciated.
>
>                Best,
>
>                       Bob Kennedy
>
>
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