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I read a popular UK magazine about PC's. They gave away Knoppix Linux in which the entire operating system ran off the CD. No changes where made to your current operating system and as such you just remove the cd to revert to whatever you had.
I must say. I am impressed. I first tried a version of Linux and log time ago, however, I couldn't get my head around the basics (like connecting to the internet). This seems very Windows in design and I like. I could sortly (after a bit more playing) be converting to linux. However, I would like you advice first. What advice can you give and what problems should I expect?
Chris
Advice -> Do it! (Redhat/Mandrake best for starters)
Problems -> None (or at least very, very few)
Have fun!
Nick
If you don't want to save any files, Knoppix is actually very good for messing around with Linux. OK, you can't customise anything, as the CD is write only, but for getting your head around Linux, it's a great introduction.
If you run into any problems - there's lots of resources available on the web to help you out.
Thanks for the fast response. I think I will stick with Knoppix. I am using it now and falling in love with it. I may in the future try the rest.
What about developing on Linux. I am an ASP man so that is out of the question. I like the idea of learning Apache and PHP though. Is there any software I need and any advice you can give.
Chris
p.s. I apologise if this is become more of a foo question.
What about hardware drivers. Are they easy to find for linux nowadays? Do you download generic Linux ones or are the drivers for each version (i.e. RedHat vs. Knoppix).
Chris
If you like Knoppix on a CD you'll be crying tears of Joy with one of the above ;-)
Redhat is easiest to setup (as you install) with PHP and MySQL though all of them do it and it shouldn't really be tough...
Nick
I might find an old machine and give RedHat a go. It's the one I've heard most about. I'm still concerned with software and drivers though.
<off to see if there is a windows emulator for RedHat ;)>
Chris
Chris
>Drivers
As long as your hardware isn't brand spanking new you'll have little worries..
Nick
[edited by: chris_f at 1:09 pm (utc) on June 23, 2003]
Chris
p.s. I'm not going to be able to cope without my WinMX :(
$ cat /proc/pci
and that will give you a good briefing of your hardware.
Of course, if Knoppix can already use your hardware then it means there are drivers for it, as easy as that.
p.s. Lopster!
Of course, if Knoppix can already use your hardware then it means there are drivers for it, as easy as that.
Would this be the same if I were not running it off the cd?
p.s. Lopster!
Huh! Have we been at the merry juice?
Chris
<added>Ah - Lopster would been a p2p program would it?</added>
Would this be the same if I were not running it off the cd?
In linux the drivers usually depend on kernel versions. If you install, for example, Redhat with a kernel 2.4.20 its support for hardware is always the same that the one of any other distribution using the same kernel.
Lopster would been a p2p program
Yep, to my taste better than WinMX and, I guess, fully compatible since most of the peers are from there. I have not used p2p lately (dialup and lot of work: lack of time) but it was my favorite.
It does everything the other distro's do and much much more. I would say Knoppix is easier to install than Mandrake, as it detects all your hardware for you.
In fact right now, I just installed KNOPPIX DVD Edition and I'm posting this message from it :)
Although I urge you to get the very latest version of Knoppix. I think I know the version of Knoppix you have on the Mag ( I remastered it if it's called "No Install Linux" ) but check the site in my profile for help with installing Knoppix - it's dead easy!
I stand corrected, just a bad choice of words is all. Maybe I should have said 'popular distro'....
Nick
Lol, so now you're saying it's not popular?
A year ago maybe, but now I think it's probally the 3rd most popular desktop for new installs, maybe 2nd.
Thats out of 130+ distros...
I if I try on of the mirrors will I be able to burn that iso and install linux. I am looking to dual boot and not run it off the cd like I am now. Better still, can I convert my current copy to run of the harddisk. I am setting up a partition now.
Chris
Chris
Do I partition the disk as FAT for Linux
A more complete list is on the right hand side of the index page [distrowatch.com]
I have no idea why Yoper is getting so much attention...
Not to hi-jack the thread, but I think Yoper's goal is primarily as a desktop/small biz distro. At least, that's the impression I get from an interview with Yoper's founder.
[desktoplinux.com...]
Perhaps that's the reason for the high number of hits on their download page?
