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View Poll Results: which linux
College Linux 0 0%
Free BSD 1 4.55%
Lycoris 0 0%
Red Hat 3 13.64%
TSL 0 0%
Knoppix 2 9.09%
Slackware 2 9.09%
Debian 2 9.09%
Fedora 3 13.64%
Suse 4 18.18%
Mandrake 5 22.73%
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Old 11-26-2004, 11:38 PM   #21 (permalink)
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My friend used suse linux, and i liked it, but now i want to install it on my own computer, and the free version is a pain in the butt to install. My friend payed for the one thats easy to install, but i am having trouble installing the free one.
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Old 11-26-2004, 11:41 PM   #22 (permalink)
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My friend used suse linux, and i liked it, but now i want to install it on my own computer, and the free version is a pain in the butt to install. My friend payed for the one thats easy to install, but i am having trouble installing the free one.
Unless you're trying to do an FTP install, I don't see what could be so difficult. Detailes please?
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Old 11-27-2004, 04:15 PM   #23 (permalink)
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No Gentoo in the list?!

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Gentoo.... definately the most versatile, manageable and "teaching" linux around. ... and... never seen such an enthausiastic and helpful user community as at http://forums.gentoo.org

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Unless you're trying to do an FTP install, I don't see what could be so difficult. Detailes please?
I am doing an FTP install because i dont have a CD burner
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I see. FTP installs tend to be a bit more advanced.
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I think im gonna use Libranet because they have a step-by-step floppy disk installation guide.
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Apparently I have the honor of moving 200-300; 20+lb boxes before I get the computers...that'll be fun.
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Apparently I have the honor of moving 200-300; 20+lb boxes before I get the computers...that'll be fun.
Get a dolly or something to help you move them. Or maybe I can help out if I get a computer or 3. ;)
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