PsychoDad
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Fri Feb-13-04 01:50 AM
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I have no Idea what I'm doing... I need something very user friendly What version should I try?
Thanks in advance :)
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david_vincent
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Fri Feb-13-04 01:57 AM
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1. Unfortunately, you need to be more specific |
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about how knowledgeable you are - or care to be. You need "very" user friendly? Lindows gets good reviews. Xandros, Lycoris, and Ark Linux are also good choices for a novice.
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PsychoDad
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:22 AM
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I can install, format a hard drive and install a windows OS :silly: Been tinkering with computers for a few years now... I'm not adverse to learning more.
I guess what I want to know is how easy is installation compared to installing win 95 or xp? And I guess I want a balance between ease of use and best functionality.
I'm completly new to the Linux world, so I have no idea what to expect. Sorry if I sound completly stupid :silly:
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Rabrrrrrr
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Fri Feb-13-04 01:57 AM
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Linux frickin' ROCKS!
But if you don't know what you're doing, I'd suggest you install it on an older machine first, and keep a Windows (or mac, whatever you use) computer still functional.
And linux doesn't need a mega-bitchin' computer to work incredibly well, so even an old 486 will thrive.
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PsychoDad
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:24 AM
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Cool, I have a couple of those gathering dust along with an old pentium pro. Would like to play around with it first, and if it breathes new life into the 486's that would be great :)
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:02 AM
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3. I started with Mandrake |
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and it went well for me, but I don't know how much experience you have with 'puters in general, also I spent weeks (literally) reading and talking with other techies.
but here's a good place to start: www.linux.org/
Redhat is also very popular, good luck !!! :argh:
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mhr
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:06 AM
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4. Linux Mandrake Is The Easiest To Install And Use |
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Edited on Fri Feb-13-04 02:07 AM by mhr
I am typing this on Linux using the Mandrake ditribution.
Link here
www.mandrakelinux.com/en-us/
Distribution information here
www.distrowatch.org
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POed_Ex_Repub
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:25 AM
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7. Careful, it's a gateway OS |
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Before you know you'll be a hardcore open source user. ;)
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Rabrrrrrr
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Fri Feb-13-04 02:36 AM
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8. and the next step after that is plastic pocket protectors |
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and cases of Coke being delivered late at night. Along with PALLETS of Cheeze Doodlez.
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