Linux

**{I}{K}{E}** · 12-07-2004, 03:26 PM

I've never used Linux (instead of running Knoppix

), I want to install Linux on a new partition, can you guys tell me which version is the best or is the best for starters

. (I was thinking of getting Mandrake Linux)

Does anyone know if I can order Mandrake Linux on DVD for free somewhere?
because I have a slow internet connection atm.

Thnx

Ike

**Samurai** · 12-07-2004, 03:36 PM

Red Hat is supposed to be good.

**4play** · 12-07-2004, 05:20 PM

have a look in any large newsagents. they normally have cds/dvds attached to the front cover of computer magazines.

I recommend suse but mandrake or fedora would also be a good choice.

**{I}{K}{E}** · 12-07-2004, 05:34 PM

I've decided to download Mandrake (will take a long long time...)

I've downloaded the Starter's PDF which has a complete install guide and everything you need to know

http://doc.mandrakelinux.com/Mandrak...en/Starter.pdf

**tesco** · 12-07-2004, 10:07 PM

i read this and decided suse would be best for me (easy for beginners and only 1 cd).
Not that easy to use and i ahven't had much time to play around with it yet.

**{I}{K}{E}** · 12-09-2004, 10:04 PM

k, I'm still downloading mandrake

I noticed KDE has been updated to version 3.3.2, Mandrake 10.1 doesnt have this latest build. Is it recommended to download and install this? if so HOW ??

Ike Linuxn00b

**4play** · 12-09-2004, 10:18 PM

kde 3.4 alpha just got released as well if you really wanna be bleeding edge. I would stick with what ever version of kde mandrake comes with for a while until you get used to updating software.

http://developer.kde.org/build/compile_cvs.html

and suse is not 1 cd its 5. that version is the net install version so you have to download all the packages off the internet which can be a real pain.

I downloaded the 9.2 dvd 32 bit only which is about 4 gigs and it works really well.

**{I}{K}{E}** · 12-09-2004, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by 4play

kde 3.4 alpha just got released as well if you really wanna be bleeding edge. I would stick with what ever version of kde mandrake comes with for a while until you get used to updating software.

http://developer.kde.org/build/compile_cvs.html

and suse is not 1 cd its 5. that version is the net install version so you have to download all the packages off the internet which can be a real pain.

I downloaded the 9.2 dvd 32 bit only which is about 4 gigs and it works really well.

dont wanna install alpha/beta stuff.

I've never run linux before (still downloading) was just checking what I needed so I could preper myself

doesnt linux have the something like windows installer? double click an .exe file and boem... you've updated..?