Re: REQ:Which Linux Flavor?

From: Bit Twister (BitTwister_at_mouse-potato.com)
Date: 02/12/05


Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 08:08:59 -0600

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 08:54:16 -0500, Rick wrote:
> I'm just a regular computer user and there are so many flavors of
> linux out there.

Have you gone to each vendor site to see which one is user friendly
http://www.distrowatch.com/

> So, which one?

I'll recommend Mandrakelinux.

Create an empty unformated ~6gig partition with your windows tools
and you can dual boot either OS.

Wnat to see the install screens
http://doc.mandrakelinux.com/MandrakeLinux/100/en/Starter.html/

Basic linux information
http://doc.mandrakelinux.com/MandrakeLinux/100/en/Command-Line.html/

Crossreference
http://linuxshop.ru/linuxbegin/win-lin-soft-en/table.shtml
http://www.grokdoc.net/index.php/Application_Crossover_Chart



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