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by jingernut

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Hi Guys

Not really a problem, just a quetion really, hope that you can help. I would like to know more about Linux so am going to get myself a copy of LInux but am not sure which one to go for. What are the differences between all the different types of Linux OS? You have redhat, Linux 9 etc etc. I would really appreciate any advice tha you can give on this?

Thanks

Martin

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by jschein

Martin... there are so many differences it would be tough to list... If you are just getting into the linux world, it would be best if you just downloaded the open source versions of all these OS's... Redhat, Mandrake, SUSE, etc... They all have their own good points and bad points, but it would be up to you as to which would fullfil your needs.

I can tell you that Redhat is the most full and complex of them... Complex meaning lots of bells, whistles, and choo choo trains.

But the others have an easier interface if you're not use to the command structure.

Good luck

by t_bonee

If you would like to try Linux, I would recommend getting Knoppix. It is a full distro that runs off of a CD. No install to harddrive required. It is based on the Debian distro. It should give you plenty to play with and get you a good feel for Linux. If you like it you can choose another distro to install to harddisk or Knoppix can install to harddisk as well. Documentation for it is on their website.

www.knoppix.net

--Tom

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