Linux newbe

[DoctorReno]

I'd like to experiment with Linux. I have virtually no knowledge about Linux so I'm asking for recommendations on which version to try first and links to sites where I can download.

Any and all advise will be appreciated.

Thanks

[pbharris]

hello,
well suse 9 is getting rave reviews - i have liked redhat but i am not too sure about the fedora stuff. mandrake 9.2 has had less than stellar reviews...

i guess i would go with redhat 9 or mandrake 9.1 or suse 9. you could also try debian though it is not as automated as the afrementioned ones, but it is nice once you get used to it.

[Xeroid]

Hey Doc Reno, YGPM

[crouse]

Try Knoppix .......... you can run it without installing onto your hardrive ....

Live Linux CD's - Versions - Run Linux from just your cd rom
http://www.usalug.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32

The new releases on the mirrors for Mandrake 9.2 are fine if you want a nice easy to install distro, you can't go wrong to start........ SuSe 9.0 is really nice also, but it's not free.

[Vyx]

I was using mandrake 9.1 for a while, and it was pretty easy. I'm thinking of getting redhat 9 soon, this also seems to be one of the most popular linux os' You can get linux from linuxiso.org, also www.linux.org is a good place to get help using linux

[Xeroid]

They may have it worked out by now, but I had font problems when running Gnome apps under KDE in Mandrake 9.2.

[crouse]

Override1313 .......... TECHIMO is a good place to get help using linux also

[DoctorReno]

Xeroid,

Tried to reply to PM but your box is full.

[Xeroid]

Really? give me a second.

EDIT: Sorry bout that, try now!

[ArcticFox]

Well I also have had issues with Drake 9.2. I suggest trying SuSE or RedHat, which is what I use. For a first timer, go with SuSE, as some people prefer it over Drake and you may too!