[Sussex] New linux user

[Rupert Swarbrick]

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Mike Diack wrote:
> Can I break with the current trend and suggest Mandriva, I've been using
> it since version 7.0
> right up to Ltd Ed 2005 (which is way better than 10.1 was!).
> Nice and easy to use. Great hardware support. Pretty up to date.
> At last official count (according to Linux Format) it was also the most
> widely used distro in the UK.
> 
> That said all distros have come along in leaps and bounds over recent
> years, the only one I'd suggest you avoid is Slackware (which is a great
> distro - I used the 3.x versions and cut my teeth on them),
> but is not so newbie friendly as most.
> 
> Knoppix 3.9 (downloaded at the weekend by me) would make a great way for
> you to try Linux
> and see how well it works on your kit. It's much better than the 3.8.2
> release.
> 
> Mike
> 
I reckon we've suggested pretty much every standard distro (except
slackware) going, so my conclusion is that it doesn't really matter
which one you use.

Just install something and start playing!

Rupert

P.S. Don't worry too much about dual boot damaging stuff: the only
dangerous bit is specifying partitioning, so just be careful you don't
blat your windows partition there. Good luck!
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