First, do you want to learn from the command line/terminal mode, or do you want to use it as a desktop? True, you can do both, but if you want to learn how to do batch files or put up a server, the suggestions might be different. Do you have the latest and greatest computer, or are you making do with a P3, etc.? Do you plan to only try off a Linux Live CD or in a virtual environment? Debian based Distros have the biggest source of programs. Yet, I had a teacher tell me if you learn on Slackware that you'd always be able to fix a computer. I didn't have the time for Slackware, although I installed it at home a few times. Same for Debian and others. I tinker with older computers so I admire Puppy and others that run in RAM. But Ubuntu and PcLinuxOS are popular for a reason, too. www.distrowatch.com Joan in Reno
--- On Sat, 5/14/11, johnmark1966 <[email protected]> wrote: From: johnmark1966 <[email protected]> Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Which distro would you choose ? To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 4:49 PM What Linux distro would you choose from: Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD, Knoppix or SLAX ? I am a newbie and I am trying to find which distro is the best. I am studying electronics and computers in college. Thanks to each and all :) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
