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Re: [OT] Which LINUX distribution to use ???


  • Subject: Re: [OT] Which LINUX distribution to use ???
  • From: Ian Oliver <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:11:59 GMT

In article <IFEKJKODHPGOANBCIDIPMEJEBKAC.keith@xxxxxxx>, Keith Doxey
wrote:
> I would prefer a version of Linux where a lot of the configuration can
be
> done via a GUI as my dyslexic fingers dont get on too well with
command line
> stuff!!

Another vote for Ubuntu. It's a bit rough in a few places, but gets better
with each version.

> Finally, can anyone recommend a good book or online reference about
Linux
> that will allow me to find out how to do some of the things that I
currently
> do in Windows.

The Ubuntu guide is pretty good, or just ask in the Ubuntu forums. But TBH
I
usually just do some searching in Synaptic (package install/remove tool) to
find good looking/sounding programs, give them a whirl, and junk them if
they
don't quite do it. Installing and removing stuff is a doddle compared to
Windows!

Ian Oliver
Sunny Leeds, UK
Using Java on Tini for control via Dallas 1-wire






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