> On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:53:38 -0400 Craig Zeigler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > | >DO you really think Gentoo should be the first Distro people new to > | >Linux should turn to? > | > > | > > | In one word... YES!. If you're going to learn your way around Linux > | well, why not start with something that doesn't teach you rely on GUIs > | and crap like that. > > If you're going to learn Linux, why not start with a distribution which > caters for newbies when making design decisions, rather than one which > assumes that its users know what they're doing?
The reason I went to Gentoo above all other distros it is superior package/dependancy management and the wealth of software available for it. In my view all other distros pale in comparison and the various nightmares with package management and the small choice of available software may make hte users "introduction" enough to put the off. Another fantastic thing about Gentoo is the level of documentation and the support structures (such as this mailing list) where newbies can (should?) be able to get all of the help that they need.... or do we need another mailing list "Gentoo Newbie" specifically for that? Cheers Jamie -- [email protected] mailing list
