Which Linux

[Dagda]

I have used Redhat 6.2 before. But I just got a new (old system, k6-2 500Mhz 196Mb ram) and I was woundering if there is a better Distributor then Redhat

Thanx

[7]

Debian (http://www.debian.org).

[twofoolish2b]

Slackware (http://www.slackware.com/) :cool:

[quandary]

here we go...

[airhead]

I use Slackware, but I would recommend Mandrake because its a lot easier to use if you're starting linux. (Or you're not, lol)

Mandrake (http://www.linux-mandrake.com)

[RTFM]

http://www.sun.com/solaris/

[Dagda]

I tried Mandrake and hated the install system it always messed up. Then I tried Suse couldn't get it to work with my nic (linksys) but it looked better then Redhat.

[sincka]

debian

[johnmann]

SuSE7.1 has been the easiest for me to learn linux on,but i also have Mandrake7.2 and Libranet,both are good to,this is a newbie's view however

[kuber]

:cool: Slackware :cool:

[atlatl1]

I suppose it's sort of like "which word processor is best?" Answer: "Which one do you like the most?" I like Slackware. But I wouldn't expect everybody to like it. The text-menu install is "dated", but in "expert mode" you get LOTS of control. You need to know your system, but I've had it install w/o a hitch on everything from a 386/SX (remember those??) to a PII 400. But ... very little "automatic recognition" of sound card type stuff. When you finish, though, you KNOW what's under the hood and you've learned to do some nifty resource tweaking!
So, if you don't like one, or it won't work, try another. The only drawback I see is if you don't have high speed connect!

[ggeck]

what are the differences between redhat and debian?

[Strike]

Originally posted by ggeck:
<STRONG>what are the differences between redhat and debian?</STRONG>

Too many to number, really.

Entirely different package system. Entirely different file structure. Entirely different philosophy on software.

Tons more, too.

[Muzzafarath]

Originally posted by UnixGuru:
<STRONG>http://www.sun.com/solaris/</STRONG>

The question was "Which Linux".

[ddep]

several years ago i tried several distrobutions without any luck. they all installed ok but where so buggy and baddy documented for newbies they were worthless.
recently i decided to attemp linux again and d/l'ed several well known as well a not very popular distro's. all had really bad problems ranging from not installing to being buggy and crashing except for one.
Storm Linux is what i am using now. it's debian based installed very easily{found and istalled ALL of my hardware} and it's not over powering with a lot of default server proggies i will never use or want.
it was realy easy to get online since i am using a clark connect router{red hat based and is a great learning platform itself}. i just plugged the storm box into my lan along with the win32 boxes and instant net.
in order to be able to learn something i have to be able to use it. if i spend all my time trying to configure or patch an os it's worthless and i won't enjoy it or learn as must. as i get more comfortable with linux and learn a bit more i will probably try some more complex and configurable distro's but right now i just need something that is servicable for me. :)

[artboy]

I'll throw my hat (little joke there) into the ring for Mandrake.

[bdg1983]

From my canned reply... ;)

Not another one...

Everyone has their own opinion as you can see by the many 'What's the best distro'.

I would suggest you judge by yourself.

Visit all of their websites, check for hardware compatibility, features, versions of included software etc.

You can read some of this right here.
http://www.linuxnewbie.org/nhf/intel/distros/index.html

Everyone has their own opinion on distros.

A Redhat user will usually tell you Redhat is the best.

A Mandrake user will also usually tell you that Mandrake is the best.

And so on and so on.

As for stability, someone could be running SuSE on some specific hardware and not have any problems, while another using different hardware could have all sorts of problems. They will of course, not recommend SuSE.

I personally like Caldera's eDesktop 2.4 while others may have nothing but negative comments about eDesktop. I've never had any problems with it, but then again, others may.

So what I suggest, make a note of all your hardware, visit all the distros websites you are considering, check for hardware compatibility, software included, kernel versions, xfree versions etc. and also take some notes.

While at their websites, read the faq's, read posts in their knowledgebase (if they have one) so you can get an idea of what to expect during installation and any similar hardware you may have.

Do some research on your own and base your decision on that, not what everyone else thinks you should get or not get.

PS - I think Caldera's eDesktop 2.4 would be your best bet. ;)

[sincka]

The one with the Pinguin.