(sorry, posted this yesterday, but my mail server bounced it... still working out some kinks with the IMAP setup...)
For newer Linux users' the mainstream distros are the ones to stick with. That includes the 3 you listed. �There seems to be good support of Suse on this list, if that helps with your decision any. With regards to hardware damage, there was one instance a year or two ago where an LG cd drive had a problem with Linux. �The drivers/hardware wasn't designed quite right, and damage occured when the device was used under Linux. �This is the only case that I know of where "Linux" may be the cause of hardware damage. �There's always a chance with monitors to cause damage if the refresh rate is set too high, or the device properties are not set properly. But this is a user error that can happen almost as easily under other OSes. Most times this is a non-issue though - especially if you are sticking with one of the mainstream distros. �When you get to the point of customizing Linux to your needs/desires, you might run into this, but you'll likely also have enough know-how by then to avoid these types of pitfalls. If you'd like, CLUG is having an Installfest in a couple of weeks. �This is where you can bring your box, and get help installing Linux on it - whatever flavor you'd like. �You can also see the other distros, and talk about the pros/cons of each... Also, I have a Suse 9.3 DVD I can burn for you or make the ISO available. �Let me know if you want it. �You can find some Linux ISOs at mirror.clug.ca. Shawn On Friday 13 May 2005 00:31, Patrick Shannon wrote: > hey, > > Thanks for the help everyone, I am shopping around for > a newer Distro, this one was given to me by my > computer admin.(redhat 8.0)Can anyone suggest a good, > fairly user friendly distro( I would use it mostly for > web surfing, mp3 downloads and the like).I am thinking > mandrake,Suse or Fedora. > > Also, I was speaking with an aquaintance who mentioned > the possibility of hardware damage as a result of > Linux use, is this something I should worry about? > > Thanks again for the help, so far I've been running > Linux without too many problems, In fact my computer > seems to responding to the change rather favorably ^-^ > > Best wishes, > > Patrick > > ______________________________________________________________________ > Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca > > _______________________________________________ > clug-talk mailing list > [email protected] > http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca > Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) > **Please remove these lines when replying _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
