Re: whats the best linux for a beginner

From: K Factor (notme_at_angelhire.com)
Date: 10/22/03


Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 20:13:38 GMT

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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