Hello,
I want to install some GNU/Linux distribution on a new IBM Thinkpad T40.
So far I've heard (runors) that one of the following distributions should be
best for me:
Debian
Mandrake
RedHat
Suse
Debian will probably not be an option unless I find someone to hold my hand
during installation and configuration. For some reason it seems intimidating to
me. I am a very capable users but I'm not up to date with new updates, security
and other patches and software-hardware compatibility issues so I fear that the
extra freedom in debian might be an obstacle for me. I would like to ba proven
wrong, though...
Mandrake and redhat seem appealing, but I have no idea which one of them has
the more "rich" stable package now (in terms of kernel, GUI and hardware
related updates). I checked their sites and could not understand which one has
the best blend of software which will enable operation of the laptop with Linux
on the first try.
I also heard that Suse linux installes perfectly with my kind of a laptop, but
as rumors are -- this is just a rumor. I did not actually see anyone who have
done that and was able to use the laptop's features from the beginning.
I am also considerin buying a distribution (with CDs and all) just to be sure I
have CDs with everything needed (I am not expected to have easy access to
internet soon, so it seems like a safe thing to do in order not to get stuck).
Still -- I am not sure I understand what I benefit from this besides having the
CDs and a month or two or email/phone support (which I am not sure will be
helpful).
Any input will be useful.
Thanks.
--
Shlomo Yona
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