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Skull:
First of all I want to welcome everyone on this forum. I came here because I was looking for operating system solution other than Windows. I heard of Linux, and I started to get interested in it, now Im thinking of switching from Windows to Linux. There was this one time when I got Mandrake 8.2 on My computer, but I got couple errors during installation and after instalation I couldnt setup My cable modem to work so I removed Linux from My computer. I had no manual, no instructions, and i didnt know what to do after installation. Now I think Im going to give it another try, and Im asking You to help Me choose any easy distribution for beginning. I was thinking of SuSe, Lycoris, Mandrake, or WinLinux 2003. Im waiting for Your help, and soon Im hopeing to join Linux user community.

[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: Skull ]

[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: Skull ]

emh:
I would go with SuSe, Redhat, or Mandrake.  In my opinion, Lycoris hasn't been around long enough to have all the bugs worked out and probably isn't the best choice for being brought to the world of Linux.  I use Mandrake 8.2 myself.  If you try Mandrake again, I'll try my best to help you with any problems you might have.

You could also try Xandros Linux, as they are supposed to be extremely easy to install and is compatible with a good chunk of Windows programs as well.  (Although it's a bit pricey for my taste.)

Skull:
Dont You think Red Hat is going to be to hard for beginning?

Skull:
I just tried Knoppix 3.1 on My computer, and all My hardware was detected automatically, does that mean that when I install Linux hardware on My computer is going to be detected automatically and Im not going to have to worry about it? Im still waiting for Your advice in choseing Linux distribution right for Me...

voidmain:
It's up to you to choose what is right for you, not for us to choose. I personally choose RedHat for desktop use and would recommend it to people who are new to Linux. It is very user friendly.  And yes, if Knoppix detected everything then RedHat and other distros should as well. But heck, if you like Knoppix you can just install it to your hard drive.

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