Re: whats the best linux for a beginner

From: no spam (j.nospamleander_at_hccnet.nl)
Date: 10/23/03 

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:45:10 +0200

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"K Factor" <notme@angelhire.com> wrote in message
news:3f96e3f8.15717226@news1.on.sympatico.ca...
> On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 19:50:58 GMT, "matt" <mattg76@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >hi everyone,
> >
> >i am a complete beginner and am starting to research linux and am
wondering
> >which is the best one to start out with given that i am an absolute
> >beginner.
> >
> >thanks,
> >
> >matt
> >
> Get a Morphix or Knoppix CD (download for free if you have DSL, and
> burn your own). Let's you try Linux without installing it on your HD
> - sort of "try before you buy" - the ubiquitious test drive.
> The Knoppix site is down due to European patent lawsuit fear, but you
> can find it to download if you try. :)
> For a newbie, MANADATORY pre-install reading:
>
> http://linux-newbie.sunsite.dk/lnag_before_install.html#which_distro
>
>

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