On Friday 17 January 2003 04:57 pm, you wrote: <SNIP> You have obviously missed the whole thread. This was a response to a single Linux newbie who wanted a suggestion as to which Linux distribution to try first. It has absolutely nothing to do with development which is NOT even Linux, let alone distribution specific. Read the archives. I take it they are still available. <SNIP> -- > Regards, Ernie