> With respect to the subject "Red Hat vs. Mandrake vs. SuSE", I am > actually in a very serious mode (definitely not in an experimental > mode). I am very interested in a Linux distro that can > legitimately > replace Windows for business desktops. > > I have all the four FreeBSD 4.6 CDs, but there is just so much time > in life.
Warren, I started out with slackware back in the 0.9X kernel days, and switched to Red Hat shortly afterwards. Once I was introduced to Mandrake (about 2 years ago, 7.2, I think) I have never looked back. It installs easily, works well with the default installation and plays nicely with all the hardware I have had so far. I really can't give a balanced perspective though, because once I tried Mandrake the first time, I have never had any urge to play with any of the other distros. I've really been impressed with Mandrake, especially the ease of installation and setup -- key factors for appealing to the desktop situation, where people want to go to work and not have to feel like a *nix propellor-head.... at least that's my 2 cents worth, anyways. Rob __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com