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what distros have what advantages?
Lloydr:
we have adsl service running in redhat 7.3 and it configured rgiht up for the static routeable ip...internal modems i hate b/c they're generally slower, only 1 systems can run on it unless u use it on a unix/linux router/server system....also depends on if its static or dynamic ip and if static wether its DHCP or routeable ip....a lot of variables in it lol....umm about mostly everyone talkin about gettin redhat not off the official site...well the official site gives links to all their mirrors that redhat works with...such as the nasa and noaa.gov mirrors....try the noaa.gov mirror for USA.....one of the fastest ones i found
lazygamer:
Actually after looking at Mandrake, im not so sure of Redhat. I know Redhat is great, but Mandrake claims to be EXTRA user friendly. Is this true?
Calum:
well the more easiness, the less customisability. Having said that, it's all relative, mandrake's super customisable compared with (windows)...
Remember to install more than you think you need. When i installed mandrake, it didn't install 'pine' by default, also it does not install 'make' by default unless you select 'developer tools'. Also, remember to install all the desktop environments if that's yr bag. KDE2.4 is the default, but getting to use XFce, blackbox, windowmaker and so on is priceless and shouldn't be missed...
Another snag about mandrake. You don't get xbill on the mandrake CDs! so you'll have to download it for yrself... :D
lazygamer:
When your a newbie, lack of customizability is not a problem. My main problem is all these obscure programs you just named, well I'll snag them anyways.
Refalm:
How about Lycoris Desktop/LX?
If I finally have enough HD space, I'll install it.
Here's a review of the distro:
http://www.pcw.co.uk/Products/Software/1132044
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