On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM, Tom Horsley <horsley1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > confused between: fedora, openSUSE and ubuntu LTS > > There isn't a lot of difference from the learning standpoint, > but there are two main differences from an administration > standpoint: fedora and openSUSE and many others use > "rpm" packages and ubuntu and debian use "deb" packages > to install software. > > There are various other administrative differences > such as networking being described differently on > fedora versus ubuntu, etc. > Well, I am looking for something in long terms, like the one with which I start, I should remain there. And it must be highly secured (though I know Linux is secured). But in future, I would learn the basics of administration too, so please guide me which is a better administration - rpm or deb? On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM, D. Marshall Lemcoe Jr. <fo...@lemcoe.com>wrote: Ubuntu, I think is easier to get started from "scratch" with, but all > three distributions that you listed will serve you just fine in > learning the order of the penguin. > Oh I see, and in long term also, would it be good? > Good luck > Thanks. On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 6:43 PM, Joe Wulf <joe_w...@yahoo.com> wrote: You ask good questions. > In fact, I was confused with (anyone would be, I guess) since it is the ocean of distros! > More than likely whichever flavor you try---you'll learn things. Several > points: > - Pick one and stick with it for a while. Also, to learn more---you'll > find a wealthy abundance of resources online to read up on. > - Assuming your main platform is Windows... consider something like > "VirtualBox.org" in order to leverage virtualization (free even!) and build > your unix/linux skills. > - Evaluate unix/linux forums (such as "nixcraft.com") where you can > read, and ask questions. There are many other good ones, too. > Okay. > Best of luck to you in your new adventure!!! > Thanks. On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM, n2xssvv.g02gfr12930 < n2xssvv.g02gfr12...@ntlworld.com> wrote: Others have already mentioned the packaging using either deb or rpm > files, but you should also try downloading the various demo CD spins. > This will give you a quick feel for the various GUI options available, > and some of the software available. > I try live CDs too then. Meanwhile, welcome to Linux, and I'm sure the penguin community and I > wish you well in your adoption of Linux > Thanks. -- THX
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