You might consider XandrOS, a Debian based Linux distro. Very easy to set
up, unless you have 'bleeding edge" hardware, and very user friendly as far
as getting updates and different applications. Available as a free download
for the Open circulation version. Check out thier site; www.xandros.com for
more info.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Shkabara" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] KNOPPIX
>I am sure you will get more responses from other users of Linux on this
> list. My input will cover the basics rather than recommendations.
>
> UNIX (correctly spelled in all upper case) was developed at Bell Labs of
> AT&T. For a long time it was only available to universities (notably UC
> Berkeley). UNIX compatible operating systems were also developed. The most
> famous is probably Linux, developed by Linus Torvalds as a graduate
> project.
> Other UNIX "clones" are also available, such as one I like called Free BSD
> (roots at UC Berkeley). Knoppix is, I believe, another variant. I am not
> sure if Knoppix is based on Linux or not. Others will be sure to clear
> this
> up.
>
> Any of these variations of UNIX are based on a text core. That means that
> the graphic interface just makes it easier to control the operating
> system.
> This is similar to the original Windows. Windows NT and its derivatives of
> Windows 2000 and XP are based on a graphic engine and only provide a text
> interface console. I feel that UNIX in any of the incarnations is much
> more
> robust as an operating system, and not as complex in terms of overhead
> code
> as is Windows XP. However, I must admit that I am a Windows XP user (have
> been using NT since 1992) mostly because of the available applications
> software.
>
> Sometimes, I come close to making the switch, and I just might do so in
> the
> near future! For a server machine, I have no trouble choosing Free BSD (or
> Linux) over a Windows server. Much easier to maintain and more stable. For
> a
> user desktop, it is a different story. Consider what applications are
> important to you, then decide if UNIX/Linux is for you.
>
> Peter
> -----------------------------------------------
> The NoSpin Group
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> I've bought the CD for KNOPPIX, but I'm wondering, what is
>> the difference
>> between knoppix, linux and unix ?? I've used Windows XP,[
>> tried it, didn't like it!] and now working with Win2Kpro +
>> all updates. I've got a spare desktop
>> that I can tinker with [ pc at 1gb ], both on a router, so
>> I'd like to try a new system. I will appreciate any comments
>> and input. AL SMITH
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