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--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, c c <sandmannc40@...> wrote:
>
> There are several ways to get Linux on a CD/DVD. <snip>
>
> Now for someone who wants to play with Linux and not have to worry
> too much about this or that working I suggest Mint Linux. It is
> built on the shoulders of Ubuntu which is built on Debian. So just
> about any Debian or Ubuntu program will work on Mint. <snip>
Actually ANY Ubuntu or Debian program will work on Mint.
>
> If you want movies, java and almost anything else to work I would
> suggest Mint, Mandriva and PCLinuxOS. All will run movies, sound,
> Java and almost anything else right out of the box. Sorta speak.
> The others like Ubuntu, Debian will not you have to download and
> install the codecs.
He meant you WILL have to download the codecs.
> <snip>
> I am still fairly new to Linux myself. Been playing with LIVE
> CD/DVD's for about a year and a half and have Ubuntu installed on
> my desktop for about 5 months. No problems. I prefer using my
> Linux Desktop over my Windows Desktop or my Windows Laptop.
>
> There still glitches on programs but usually when you restart the
> program you get your work back. Not always but most of the time.
I sure don't know what you mean here. I can't remember the last
time I had a Linux program just quit.
>
> One problem you will come across is the Desktop Apps. If you use
> Gnome, then KDE programs will not work. If you use KDE, then
> Gnome programs will not work.
Huh? I have never seen this to be the case. For example, I used
to use the KDE CD burner KB3 on gnome. Because I use Mint, it just
automatically downloaded all of the additional software needed to
run it.
> I suggest that once you get a good feeling for Linux to jump to a
> Fedora, Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, one of the bigger Distros that
> offer different Desktops.
Wow. Ubuntu that you mentioned using comes with a host of different
desktops. Mint comes with a similar host of desktops. I wonder if
by "Bigger" he means the size of the initial install set? There
is no bigger distro in popularity and reach than Ubuntu.
> <snip>
>
> Carl
Carl, don't mean to slap you down, just want you to know that there
are some other things you need to try.
Loyal
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