View Full Version : Interested in trying out Linux
Techie2000
11-19-2002, 08:29 PM
http://www.knoppix.com/
This is a full distro that runs from CD-ROM and has been given high marks by lots of people for being able to run so many programs from CD-ROM so well. You don't have to install anything to your hard drive...
Pyrion
11-19-2002, 08:30 PM
Litrux is another one I've heard of that has these "run-from-CD" capabilities as well.
The only thing keeping me from running Linux is that the one computer in my room is my gaming box. Come this xmas, after I upgrade my dad's PC, I'm gonna take his old P166 and put Linux on it. :)
ethics
11-19-2002, 08:34 PM
Before I ask myself if I would want to go to Linux, maybe you youngsters can give me good reasons why I should leave my trusty windows environment?
I mean, yes, it's buggy at times, but I know how to fix many of the features. Plus, Corporate world is still Win dominated, which means Linux won't get you that job.
Techie2000
11-19-2002, 08:37 PM
Stability, Price, and support. I have never had Linux crash on me, you don't have to pay anything for updates or upgrades, and I have recieved better support online for Linux, than from any company that makes a product for Windows. Plus I like the command line and some of the geekier aspects of it. I would suggest burning the knoppix ISO and trying it out. You don't have to partition your HDD or anything, but still get a chance to take a look at Linux. Mind you it will probably go slower than if it was on your hard drive...
Pyrion
11-19-2002, 08:39 PM
IMO, if you're okay with windows, don't bother with Linux. The people that switch to Linux, for a home desktop, are because they're sick of something in Windows, or they're willing to experiment with something different.
ethics
11-19-2002, 08:42 PM
Thanks guys. Good pro and con posts.
Techie, if I were to go to Linux, what would be the most user friendly?
Techie2000
11-19-2002, 08:45 PM
Mandrake. It has probably the biggest user base on the consumer side, and lots of GUI tools to minimize your interaction with configuration files. It also has a fairly decent hardware detection method. I also like SuSE but you have to pay for it unless your willing to learn how to do an FTP install...