new to redhat

Johan Scheepers johansche at telkomsa.net
Fri Nov 19 06:36:44 UTC 2010


On 19/11/2010 03:37, Karl Pearson wrote:
> Rather than ubuntu, I would, and haven't been disappointed, recommend
> Linux Mint, which has 2 versions: 1. Ubuntu-based, and 2. Debian-based.
>
> #2 is more like Fedora, other than being more stable.
>
> If you are into tinkering, you might also try Slackware. It's a very
> different beast from .RPM or .DEB distros, but gives some great learning
> opportunities. Well, that and some pain, as Rick mentioned.
>
> Karl
> primarily a lurker
>
>    
>> >
>> >  All three distros mentioned can be set up to auto-update, so that you
>> >  always have the latest and most secure stuff.
>> >
>>      
>>> >>  Regards
>>> >>  Johan
>>>        
>> >
>> >
>> >  Cheers,
>> >  --
>> >  Bob McClure, Jr.             Bobcat Open Systems, Inc.
>> >  
Being a pensionar..Yes I am in to tinkering..keeping upstairs in condition.

Waiting for slackware by post.

Once I have .. with the help of kind list members.. centos running will 
be looking in the other stuf.

Appreciate your suggestions


Regards
Johan




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