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ok, I just set a weekend project for myself to d/l and install linux on an old machine I have.
I have a version of FC 4, but heard that's sort of 'child's play' (whatever that means). I want something that has a little more beef than 'child's play' but not something that's going to break my back and infuriate me to make it work (ease of installation ease of configuration etc).
what do you all recommend for a distro for me?
I see a lot of gentoo avatars and have read that some of you like ubuntu, but I am completely clueless as to what the differences are and why I should pick one over another.
// yes I have asked this question before but it's been eons ago and I'm sure things have changed significantly since then....
I have a version of FC 4, but heard that's sort of 'child's play' (whatever that means). I want something that has a little more beef than 'child's play' but not something that's going to break my back and infuriate me to make it work (ease of installation ease of configuration etc).
what do you all recommend for a distro for me?
I see a lot of gentoo avatars and have read that some of you like ubuntu, but I am completely clueless as to what the differences are and why I should pick one over another.
// yes I have asked this question before but it's been eons ago and I'm sure things have changed significantly since then....
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Honestly, if you're wondering.. start installing distro after distro.. play with it for a week or so and move to another one. You'll eventually find a set you like then narrow it down.. kinda like buying a car (or overly priced SUV) without all the dollars floating away, per se. You gotta test drive several before you can really make a decision. 
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Hi Burrito,
you might want to check out the experiences of Khaled at brokencode.com
http://www.brokenkode.com/index.php?tag=linux
He's switched to linux and describes the process/problems. Also some good comments on his posts.
you might want to check out the experiences of Khaled at brokencode.com
http://www.brokenkode.com/index.php?tag=linux
He's switched to linux and describes the process/problems. Also some good comments on his posts.
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quite note..
on how to install programs not in the default repository..
download your program, open up the "konsole", type in "sudo /path/to/setup/file/setup", it'll then ask for password, enter password of your default users password and it should start the set up process in most cases. that's the biggest tip I can give you.
on how to install programs not in the default repository..
download your program, open up the "konsole", type in "sudo /path/to/setup/file/setup", it'll then ask for password, enter password of your default users password and it should start the set up process in most cases. that's the biggest tip I can give you.