On Thursday 10 August 2006 12:05 pm, rocking ravi wrote: > sir, > I am interested in linux how can start with linux and which > flavour of linux is good for me so that i can work on it from > beginner to professional and that should also provide me with > maximum free tools .
Beginner - knoppix or ubuntu Proffessional - depends on what profession but.... Debian rocks. so does Gentoo, Suse, RH, Mandrake, Slackware, Debian has the largest user base and software repositories, a superb package management system and is focussed on stability. Debian also has testing and unstable repositories which u can use for bleeding edge stuff - not recommended for newbies. It also focusses on the primary reason for the existence of libre software - freedom. important requirement BEFORE u jump into the deep end of the pool 1) check your hardware for chipset details, disk size, number of partitions and size. 2) list what activity u want to do on the machine Mail the above to the list and REEAD the replies. 3) get a good internet connection. MTNL ADSL has proven to be the "best" so far. Actually installing and using GNU/linux is quite simple, but people being made of 26 chromosomes and gadzillion genes behave unpredictably hence the requirements. -- Rgds JTD -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
