Re: Simple Linux

[hlshaw]

Markus Huber wrote:

> Am Mo, den 18.10.2004 schrieb Gary um 1:21:
>   
>
> >Is there a version of Linux out that is easy to get used to, coming from 
> >the ms world. I don't really want to have to compile and install and 
> >setup all the programs, or maybe I had better stick to ms.
> >    
> >
>
> Yes. Fedora Core 2.
>
> The simplest:
> you get a box already installed and configured (that's what you usually
> buy when you buy windows). Then it's easier than windows - you do not
> need to care about all the apps on your own, they are just updated
> through the repositories.
>
> The normal:
> read the release notes if you have hardware which might trouble you
> (it's very few), read a bit about installing linux (you do not have
> C:\), install (takes 15-35 minutes depending which applications you
> want), boot. Off you go.
>
> Then:
> Learn to use the update-"engines" up2date and/or apt and/or yum for
> getting the multimedia files from the fedora.us (= Extras) and the livna
> repositories and keeping the system up to date.
>
> That's all you have to invest, it takes a few hours learning (actually
> less).
>
> After that: you can learn linux by doing, you can use google, online
> books, this list, there is a huge "library" in the net.
>
> And I am not joking. I myself started using linux this february after 17
> years of ms, and there is no way back. It might be useful though to keep
> a dual-boot in the beginning.
>
> Some links (sorry, I just copied them from my bookmarks, but they should
> work):
> Fedora Project
> Mirrors
> Fedora Extras Home Page
> rpm.livna.org
>
> Give it a try, you might not regret it.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Markus
>
>   
>  
Better yet......try Cobind 0.2 beta, although it is based on Fedora Core 
1, it is pre-configured and very easy to use.  It comes already setup 
with everyday programs, no compiling and it is easy to keep updated.  If 
your looking for an easy linux to install.....try it, you won't regret it!
You can find it at....www.distrowatch.com......just download the iso and 
burn it to a CD and it installs in minutes!!!

Good Luck!

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