Mandrake??

[Tom Rowe (PKV)]

 Thanks to everybody who responded with their thoughts on Madrake and other
distro's.

Remember, I am new to this so I can still ask ignorant questions: Working at
the command line, is there much difference between the major distributions?
I guess I am asking, as long as it is a Linux Kernal, wouldn't they all be
the same, just with some added utilities?

Thanks...Tom Rowe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rafe Magnuson" <rmagnuson at onebox.com>
To: <talk at nblug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: Mandrake??


> For those that are used to a GUI, the Mandrake distro is the best
all-around
> 'beginner' distro available. 'Nuff said. But if you want to learn how
> to *really* use linux to its fullest potential, go for a slightly less
> weighty version - I'd suggest slackware.
>
> --
> Rafe Magnuson
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>
>
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> ---- "Tom Rowe (PKV)" <trowe at pezziking.com> wrote:
> > Hello everybody,
> >
> > I just joined NBLUG and enjoyed the last meeting about raid.  Seems
> > like a really knowledgeable group.  I am just learning Linux, so please
> > excuse my ignorance on the subject until I have some time in the saddle,
> > my experience is NetWare, NT and Windows.
> >
> > My question is, I noticed at the meeting and in the few posts I have
> > read, most users are referring to RedHat, Suse, and Debian.  I have
> > not heard or seen reference to Mandrake.  I started with Redhat, v6.2
> > and 7.0 for learning purposes, as well as Debian.  I found that Mandrake
> > is easier to install and work with.  So, finally the question: Any
> > thoughts on Mandrake, good or bad, why not use it, why use it, etc.
> >
> > Just wanted to hear some opinions if it matters....Thanks...Tom Rowe
> >
>
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