On Tue, 2004-06-29 at 21:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hey guys, > > I've been using Linux for about 7 years now. Currently, I have JAMD Linux > installed on my Desktop, but the distro has been merged with another to make > Ares-Desktop. It looks very promising, but they are still in Alphas and > unlike with JAMD, the alphas are still really buggy. I was wondering if any > had a desktop targeted distro they like. I know Xandros is nice, but I was > wondering about others. I know alot of you really like Mepis. I have Suse > 9.1 or 9.2 (don't remember) as ISO's that I just need to burn, but I'm not > sure if that is what I want to install. I don't want a bloated system, I > just want something targeted specifically for the Desktop (atleast for this > comp). I have Debian as well and several other distro's I can install. Just > trying to find everyone's opinion on this. Also, if you recommend one you > already have lieing around, can I get a copy from you since I'm on dialup. > > Thanks. > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > [email protected] > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net
If you want the 2.6 kernel, which I understand is pretty buggy, then stay with Mepis or Knoppix. Mepis will install so that you can select 2.6 or 2.4.24 at boot up. I am a Xandros fan and have been using it with great success for going on two years now. The real issue is what do you want the desktop to do and who will be using the desktop? If it will be a "family machine" with a bunch of Window$ refugees, then I can't recommend Xandros too highly. If you are going to be using it, I'd probably go with Mepis or SuSE. I played around a little today with SuSE 9.1 and, in general, I like it. It is not nearly as easy to install as is Xandros or Mepis. It didn't find my sound card but I was able to get it working. I never did get my WIFI card working either but it looks very doable. If you need ISO's, I have Mepis, Knoppix, Xandros Open Circulation, Slackware, SuSE, Mandrake 10, and FeatherLinux, to name a few. Man I love broadband! Name your poison or poisons and it will be my pleasure to burn off a copy for you. Ed Richards
