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Name: litz (by don)
Date: November 19, 2004 at 14:11:19 Pacific
Subject: which linux for beginner?
OS: win98/xp pro
CPU/Ram: 550/192mb
Comment:

hi all,

i would like to download and try out linux but got no idea which is better for a beginner like myself. mandrake or redhat or...????

thanks.


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Response Number 1
Name: taurus
Date: November 20, 2004 at 05:57:04 Pacific
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Actually, you want to go with Fedora Core, not RedHat... Either Fedora Core 3 or MandrakeLinux 10.1 is good for beginners. Make sure you burn the ISO files as image files, not data files. Boot up using the first CD and just follow the instruction. Personally, I would go with Fedora Core 3 (4 CDs set) :)

taurus


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Response Number 2
Name: totty (by allan_totty)
Date: November 20, 2004 at 12:17:42 Pacific
Reply:

Why not try some live cds ?

mepis (I run a hd install of this)
knoppix
slax
mandrake move
damn small


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