Some of the Linux magazines rate SuSE Linux highly. It is easy to install,
comes with a good supply of drivers and a large supply of software.
Bill Havard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mick Fitzpatrick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 4:35 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Which Linux?


> Hello
>
> I've just read a post reference Linux and it has inspired me to try it
> 'again'. I did several years ago, but I found the intallation a little
> daunting way back then, I think I'm a little more confident now!.
>
> The main thing that confuses me about Linux is the many different versions
I
> see of it. So a few questions please:
>
> Is there a 'best' or latest version that I should be looking for?
>
> Is it as simple to install as say Windows XP?
>
> Will I be able to get all the drivers I need ... is there a site out there
> for downloading?
>
> I hear talk of very good 'freeware' for Linux. Is this true or will I need
> to purchase something for graphics and web weaving etc?
>
> Will I be able to transfer standard files like doc, jpg, txt etc from
> Windows to Linux?
>
> TIA ... Mick
>
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