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Dutch · 07-27-2006

Here's my opinion, because opinions are just like assholes - Everybody has one.

Debian for an easily configurable distro with a great package system. You can make it as lean or as bloated as you want. Use one of the Debian based distro's like Ubuntu, Kubuntu, etc, if you want a quick setup with most normal tools and a working desktop, then add the tools you need for the tasks you want to accomplish, either from the package repository, or by compiling them from source.

Gentoo if you want a distro where everything you install* is built easily and semiautomatic according to the specs of your box.

Slackware if you want to build stuff from sources and in the process also learn how a *nix system is setup and works.

RH/FC if you need servers or desktop workstations that just should be working, and you don't mind paying for support if you need it.

Personally I run Debian on the laptop, because I'm lazy enough to install from the repositories, and only compile when I make fixes, or adapt stuff to work the way I want it, which isn't allways the way other people want it to work.

Dutch

*As long as there's an emerge script for it, otherwise you are pretty much on your own

07-27-2006	#8 (permalink)
Dutch Humourless EuroMod. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: City of Mermaids, Denmark Posts: 6,819	Here's my opinion, because opinions are just like assholes - Everybody has one. Debian for an easily configurable distro with a great package system. You can make it as lean or as bloated as you want. Use one of the Debian based distro's like Ubuntu, Kubuntu, etc, if you want a quick setup with most normal tools and a working desktop, then add the tools you need for the tasks you want to accomplish, either from the package repository, or by compiling them from source. Gentoo if you want a distro where everything you install* is built easily and semiautomatic according to the specs of your box. Slackware if you want to build stuff from sources and in the process also learn how a nix system is setup and works. RH/FC if you need servers or desktop workstations that just should be working, and you don't mind paying for support if you need it. Personally I run Debian on the laptop, because I'm lazy enough to install from the repositories, and only compile when I make fixes, or adapt stuff to work the way I want it, which isn't allways the way other people want it to work. Dutch As long as there's an emerge script for it, otherwise you are pretty much on your own __________________ All your answers are belong to Google. SEARCH DAMMIT! Warning. Warning. Low C8H10N4O2 level detected. Operator halted....