[ILUG] Kevin's Review of Linux Distro's

[Dunphy Richard-rdunph01]

Hi,

Just read the linux distribution reviews on the web site. And thought I
might add something.

If installing linux on VMWare it is better to allow the distro to detect a
standard VGA graphics card.

Then download the toolkit from VMware for linux and install.

http://www.vmware.com/download/downloadtools.html

This will set up a nice SVGA graphics card for you to use, and more
importantly works very easily. There are good instructions on their web site
on installing linux on a VM.

Other than that, I think Caldera's linux is very easy to install. I haven't
tried Corel's but Caldera is the best (that I know of) for someone who is
new. I installed on my machine, no VMware, and it installed in a little
under 10mins. I also tried Redhat 6.1 (wasn't too impressed), TurboLinux 5.6
(very fast but limited), LinuxPro 5.4 (awfull), Slakware 4 (great but think
7 would be better), and SuSE 6.2. 

Just wanted to see which would be the best....

Anway, I went back to tried and trusted SuSE. Their install is fairly easy
even for new users, but still can be customised to a high level for more
advanced users. Can't wait for them to release 6.3 on DVD...

Just me 2p worth
Rik

P.S. Anyone know where I can get a cheap 56K modem (ISA or external for
Linux)?