[Mdlug] [mdlug] Distro Recommendations

[Peter Bart]

On Mon, 2006-11-20 at 13:02 -0500, Ingles, Raymond wrote:
> > From: Peter Bart
> 
> > 	Thanks for the input Joseph. I am concerned about going with something
> > that is not going to work as well for me, particularly on a laptop.
> 
>  The good news with Linux is that trying a distro out isn't a big deal. Pop
> in the live CD and see what doesn't work. Installs to hard drive are usually
> quick and then you can see if more things work. I've had good experience with
> Ubuntu, and I'm not thrilled with Novell's recent 'patents and Microsoft'
> moves, but no one distribution is the be-all and end-all. That's *why* we have
> distributions.
> 
>  Sincerely,
> 
>  Ray Ingles  

Hi Ray,
	You couldn't have said it any better. Time to jump in and see if I
float! While I see the Novell/MS partnership as a good sign for MS users
looking to switch I don't care for the somewhat stiff "personality" that
SUSE has. I look at it as it's German roots shining through. I'm used to
it though because I grew up in Europe and know a little about the German
mindset. Doesn't mean I care for it, I'm here after all.

Regards,

-- 
Peter Bart <peter at petertheplumber.net>
http://petertheplumber.net