Pankil Richards wrote:
>
> I'm currently running RH 5.2 w/KDE 1.1 (which I downloaded). I'm
> thinking of getting the Mandrake dist. since during my (mis)adventures
> with Linux I sometimes end up hozing the system and have had to do a
> complete re-install. Since Mandrake seems to integrate a lot of the
> things I want, re-installation (every now and then) doesn't sound to be
> as painful. I do have a couple of questions:
>
> First, will I be able to set up Mandrake exactly the same way as under
> my "original" Red Hat Linux? i.e., can I use linuxconf, usernet, etc.
> to configure/manage users, passwords, network settings, and the like?
yes
> Or
> would Mandrake and KDE force me to re-learn all over again?
no
>I've heard
> people have problems with kppp. I've gotten somewhat familiar with
> where things are and how they work under my current install.
>
> Second, what are the similarities and differences in the installation
> process between Mandrake & the original RH Linux 5.2?
none
> Does KDE install
> and "start" automatically,
yes
>or do I still have to configure things after
> installation?
no
> In other words, I found the install process in RH 5.2
> very user-friendly--is it the same in Mandrake?
yes
>
> Third, are there any places in Toronto, Canada that sell Mandrake CD's?
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/america.html
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Pankil
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