7 Dec
2005
7 Dec
'05
8:30 p.m.
Cini, Richard wrote:
I'm thinking of ditching Windows
totally on my desktop at home
as I build my next upgraded x86-bsed PC. So, I wanted to take a poll of the
group for a recommendation on which Linux distro to use. I downloaded Fedora
Core, Slackware, FreeBSD, Unbuntu and Linspire.
Any thoughts from the group?
Here's my thoughts...
First off,I'm a Linux/Unix newbie.
I've tinkered with NetBSD a little on a VaxStation 3100, DEC Multia,
PC, and a SparcStation LX. Easy to install and get running. Loved the
fact that it works the same on all the different hardware. Never did try
to get X windows running, except for on the Sparc. But that was easy.
Played with Red Hat 6, and Suse 9 on 2 different IBM Stinkpads. Not bad.
About 2 months ago, I made a full fledged, not looking back, jump to
Ubuntu 5.04, "Hoary Hedgehog", on my work PC. Definitely enjoying the
ease of use. Now, the only thing I need my Windows PC for is using our
Access database, and syncing my Treo 600 with the company's MeetingMaker
server. And I do that with the RDP client that came with Ubuntu.
Summed up, I'd use NetBSD for server work, and Ubuntu (Debian based)
for desktops. FWIW, the Ubuntu mailing list community does seem quite
helpful. Download the Live CD and give it a whirl...
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