If Win98 goes away, how about Linux? Which one?

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too

Robert Macy wrote:
What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too


Robert:

If you want to try out various Linux versions try some of the "Live
CD" versions from this page:

http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php

Be aware though that if you are running Windows 98 era hardware it may
run as sluggish as Windows XP.

HTH & GL

John

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'' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. ''

John Dulak - 40.4913ºN,79.904ºW - http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6

On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:
What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too


Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found he
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is he
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums he
http://linuxhelp.net
or,
http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,
http://www.linuxforums.org
or,
http://www.unix.com/
or,
http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:
http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:
What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too


Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found he
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is he
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums he
http://linuxhelp.net
or,
http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,
http://www.linuxforums.org
or,
http://www.unix.com/
or,
http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:
http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

On Feb 15, 2:14*pm, John Dulak wrote:
Robert Macy wrote:
What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? *How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. *A list would help., too

Robert:

If you want to try out various Linux versions try some of the *"Live
CD" versions from this page:

http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php

Be aware though that if you are running Windows 98 era hardware it may
run as sluggish as Windows XP.

HTH & GL

John

--
* * * * * * * * * * * * * \\\||///
------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o----------------
----------------------------()--------------------------
'' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. ''

John Dulak - 40.4913ºN,79.904ºW -http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6

Thank you for this URL.

Can't believe so many available. Range in size from 100+ to 4400 ?!
seems odd. I thought MS had monompoly on 'bloated' code.

On Feb 15, 2:29*pm, MEB wrote:
On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? *How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. *A list would help., too

*Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

*The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums hehttp://linuxhelp.net
or,http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,http://www.linuxforums.org
or,http://www.unix.com/
or,http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
*EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
*Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

*The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
*The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

*Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEBhttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networkinghttp://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

Thank you for the excellent URLs, especially the command one.

Not being familiar with Linux, does this mean less mouse clicking and
more typing? Like 'line command' programs?

On Feb 15, 2:29*pm, MEB wrote:
On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? *How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. *A list would help., too

*Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

*The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums hehttp://linuxhelp.net
or,http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,http://www.linuxforums.org
or,http://www.unix.com/
or,http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
*EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
*Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

*The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
*The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

*Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEBhttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networkinghttp://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

Thank you for the excellent URLs, especially the command one.

Not being familiar with Linux, does this mean less mouse clicking and
more typing? Like 'line command' programs?

On 02/15/2010 07:49 PM, Robert Macy wrote:
On Feb 15, 2:29 pm, MEB wrote:
On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too

Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums hehttp://linuxhelp.net
or,http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,http://www.linuxforums.org
or,http://www.unix.com/
or,http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEB

Thank you for the excellent URLs, especially the command one.

Not being familiar with Linux, does this mean less mouse clicking and
more typing? Like 'line command' programs?

No sorry, maybe I didn't make that clear. The commands used are
somewhat different, but the compilations have the same style of GUI
interface [the "Windows" you see], just more GUI interface choices
available. You use the same mouse clicking, same basic menu styles, and
most of the other familiar things from your Windows years [not the same
keyboard shortcuts and stuff, though you can set them up almost the same
as in Windows]. This is the "choice" given to you with Linux, what GUI
you want to use; the "what you see" aspect. So no, the commandline is
there for those who like it and when "needed" and is not needed for
general daily usage.

Many compilations now make you use "su -" or "kdesudo -" [superuser],
or whatever, to use the *root* [same as the "administrator" in Windows]
so that the base OS isn't compromised, but other commands [like DOS mode
in Windows] may only need the terminal [like the DOS box/command prompt
window in Windows] and the resultant commandline [for the people who
*like* using the commandline]. Otherwise, and what most Windows converts
use; it is like a Windows style interface with the familiar style of
usage. Various explorer-like interfaces to your files and folders
[directories and files] are available and one is included [various
available per compilation]; notepad like applications; zip programs;
various "office" applications, and the normal stuff found for Windows,
maybe not as glitzy, but certainly functional and generally following
the opensource, Internet, and other "standards" rather than proprietary
formats.

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

On 02/15/2010 07:49 PM, Robert Macy wrote:
On Feb 15, 2:29 pm, MEB wrote:
On 02/15/2010 04:38 PM, Robert Macy wrote:

What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too

Well I happen to be running some tests right now. The quick and short
preliminary tests are found hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/li...dora-fails.htm
a short "huh?" is hehttp://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...es_windows.htm

The "forums" for the Linux "flavors" are generally not Usenet accessed,
in part to save users from the normal Usenet attacks and other
associated, and those are usually moderated and filtered. You find some
general forums hehttp://linuxhelp.net
or,http://www.linuxhowtos.org
or,http://www.linuxforums.org
or,http://www.unix.com/
or,http://www.linuxquestions.org/
or,
EACH compilation generally has its own specific forums on the site
where offered.
Search for a specific issue or question and you will generally find the
answer somewhere. Prefix your query with the compilation [like Fedora,
Debian, etc.] and version, and you will generally locate the specifics
for your issue.

Commands [example site]:http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/cmd/

The Internet has thousands of sites devoted to Linux in general or
specific aspects, from the online "man" pages [manuals], to the sites
for the individual components used in the Linux compilations [like
gnome, KDE, etc.], to running a server, to... name it, its out here.
The unique part of Linux verses Windows is that OS updates [version to
version] are free. Linux is a user supported system, with the unfailing
help from the "experts" and "marketed" versions involved in the process.

Presently I'm testing/using openSuse 11.2 as a main machine and it
works quite well on this minimal CPU speed [550] and memory system [the
old Win9X main system with 384 megs ram], though of course, newer and
faster systems would be better. The not so unique aspect is that each
compilation has its own devoted users...

--
MEB

Thank you for the excellent URLs, especially the command one.

Not being familiar with Linux, does this mean less mouse clicking and
more typing? Like 'line command' programs?

No sorry, maybe I didn't make that clear. The commands used are
somewhat different, but the compilations have the same style of GUI
interface [the "Windows" you see], just more GUI interface choices
available. You use the same mouse clicking, same basic menu styles, and
most of the other familiar things from your Windows years [not the same
keyboard shortcuts and stuff, though you can set them up almost the same
as in Windows]. This is the "choice" given to you with Linux, what GUI
you want to use; the "what you see" aspect. So no, the commandline is
there for those who like it and when "needed" and is not needed for
general daily usage.

Many compilations now make you use "su -" or "kdesudo -" [superuser],
or whatever, to use the *root* [same as the "administrator" in Windows]
so that the base OS isn't compromised, but other commands [like DOS mode
in Windows] may only need the terminal [like the DOS box/command prompt
window in Windows] and the resultant commandline [for the people who
*like* using the commandline]. Otherwise, and what most Windows converts
use; it is like a Windows style interface with the familiar style of
usage. Various explorer-like interfaces to your files and folders
[directories and files] are available and one is included [various
available per compilation]; notepad like applications; zip programs;
various "office" applications, and the normal stuff found for Windows,
maybe not as glitzy, but certainly functional and generally following
the opensource, Internet, and other "standards" rather than proprietary
formats.

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---

Go buy a Xandros DESKTOP HOME EDITION PREMIUM Linux Operating Systems CD
for about $35 is the we to go!

Before Install do a Scandisk in your win98 and Defragmentation the drive
too!



"Robert Macy" wrote in message
...
What's with the plethora of choices of Linux Operating Systems?

What to look for? How to choose? What criteria?

Does anybody have any well-based opinions on which one, or the way to
choose?

Plus, Don't know why but couldn't even find a list of usenet groups,
or dedicated groups, for the various choices. A list would help., too