[huskerlug] Re: linux for newbies

On Tuesday 30 September 2003 11:34 am, you wrote:
> If any of you were to start someone out on a linux
> install, what distro would you give them.
> I talked to a 13 yr old kid that has a new computer.  he
> tried to use a copy of XP, but of course it didn't let him
> register.   His mother asked me about linux.
>
> If you were to install linux for this kid, what flavor?=20
> I'm partial to RH and not very familiar with other
> distros.
>
> This kid has a chronic problem with destroying a windows
> install, so It needs to be as simple as possible.   Also,
> she tells me they are on dialup so package management
> should be minimal.  last but not least, his primary use
> for the computer would be gaming.

IMO: THe latest Mandrake (9.1 or the upcoming 9.2) OR SUSE=20
LINUX.

=2D-=20
=2D=20
Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by=20
professionals
GreyGeek

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