Re: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Bernhard Rosenkraenzer
On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Frank Rocco wrote: Since Corel is the newer release, is it a better choice No. As mentioned before, Corel Linux actually includes a lot of outdated packages, some are so outdated that they're harmful (believe me, you don't want to run bind 8.1.1 or proftpd 1.2.0pre1

RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Frank Rocco
Thanks fro the tip, I pre-ordered Corel and will call today and cancel. Which do you like better between Caldera and Red Hat? Regards, Frank Rocco -- To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.

RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Greg W
Frank you are mailing a Redhat list, we would not be here if we thought another distribution was markedly better, therefore most answers will beget Redhat...right? You run the risk of starting nasty emails with questions along this line, or maybe getting a few yourself ! At the moment

RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Frank Rocco
Frank you are mailing a Redhat list, we would not be here if we thought another distribution was markedly better, therefore most answers will beget Redhat...right? Point taken. Sorry, did not mean to start a flame war. I just wanted experienced opinions on Linux. Regards, Frank Rocco

Re: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread pp_mm
I think THE RedHat almost the best distribution Now! But you have another choose, "SuSE Linux 6.3 Arrives December 1st! " Today? I think It's Okay too. Frank Rocco wrote: Thanks fro the tip, I pre-ordered Corel and will call today and cancel. Which do you like better between

RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Frank, I don't think that anybody sent a single flame. You asked a very valid question as a prospective linux user, and all that responeded gave you their own opinions. I think that all most folks wanted you to realize is that this is a Red Hat list, and that most users will probably be

RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Chris Morton
: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 11:38 AM To: Frank Rocco Subject: RE: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution Frank, I don't think that anybody sent a single flame. You asked a very valid question as a prospective linux user, and all that responeded gave you their own opinions. I think

Re: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread David Filion
I would not use SUSE yet. I was running RH 6.0, decided to try SUSE 6.2 and just reinstalled RH 60. Here is why: - I found there were still language problems (unless you know German!). - SUSE haa alot of their own configuration files along with the normal Linux files that only their utils

Re: Need help deciding on which Linux Distribution

1999-12-01 Thread Paul M. Foster
On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Frank Rocco wrote: Hello, I might have asked this before, but having trouble deciding between Red Hat, Caldera and Corel. Corel and Red Hat are about the same price. Caldera is about have the price. Since Corel is the newer release, is it a better choice or will