Linux on laptop!

Published on July 25, 2003 By lalfonsob In WinCustomize Talk

Hi there:

I just got a laptop: IBM ThinkPad T22, PIII 700MHz, 256RAM. 20GB. I installed Windows 2000 Pro, I want to install Linux, I tried Mandrake 9.? in my desktop, it was good, but that was a year ago.

My question is: which distribution of Linux should I install?

NOW PLEASE READ CAREFULL:

I have seen many good threads being destroyed by people that doesn't know how to keep a good thread, PLEASE, If you are going to post about how much you hate Linux, don't do it, if you are going to post how much you hate windows, don't do it, if you are going to post how much you hate MacOS, don't do it. I DON’T want an OS War!
I just want to know what Linux distribution has better options to learn the environment and learn how to set up Linux. Please, let's keep this thread in good shape, no flame Please! I know you have the right to express your opinion, but in this matter, it can get hot.

Thanks for your help!

Comments (Page 1)

EventHorizon

on Jul 25, 2003

1 vote for Mandrake 9.2

lalfonsob

on Jul 25, 2003

Good!

citats

on Jul 25, 2003

I have been really pro Mandrake for those just starting out... but I am changing my colors! I have found that Red Hat has done an incredible job of creating a Desktop replacement for windows... The RPM installer is awesome. The redhat network does quick and painless updates. I have setup RealVNC server and connect to it from my windows machines. Its a really easy distro. Try it. I did, and I love it so far.

lalfonsob

on Jul 25, 2003

Ouch!

Mandrake = 1
Red Hat = 1

Tech-Cat

on Jul 25, 2003

I vote for Mandrake. From what I hear it has the best support for laptops and you can resize NTFS partitions.

kona0197

on Jul 25, 2003

I just got done trying mandrake 9.1 on my dell laptop. I love it it was easy to install and use.

EventHorizon

on Jul 25, 2003

*Self-correction* Yes, as stated by Kona0197, the correct version number is 9.1 not 9.2. (Gettin mixed up with 8.2)

Tech-Cat

on Jul 25, 2003

In case anyone is interested, Mandrake 9.2 will be released this fall. Not sure when it will go into beta.

lalfonsob

on Jul 26, 2003

Thanks Guys! Taking Notes!

Mandrake = 3
Red Hat = 1

Styl-X Design

on Jul 26, 2003

lets talk about linux on a Ipac, that would be intresting

lalfonsob

on Jul 26, 2003

paxx

on Jul 26, 2003

Last version of Mandrake I tried was version 8. If I compare it to Red Hat 9 that I have now, I must say that I prefer Red Hat. But I can't say anything regarding Mandrake 9.1 since I haven't tried it. But Red Hat 9 is really painless and very nice. If you subscibe to the Red Hat Network (RHN), it makes installing softare and updates totally painless. But RHN is not free. Cheap though (60$/year), and totally worth it.

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cosmo-alpha

on Jul 26, 2003

I must vote for RedHat. Been very pleased with Red Hat 9!

lalfonsob

on Jul 26, 2003

HUMMMMMMMM!!

Mandrake = 3
Red Hat = 3

Quokka1979

on Jul 26, 2003

SUse 8.1 is fine aswell.
I use it. its quick and stabel...

but thats just the linux thing.
Never tested Mandrake or Red Hat.
But keep going I might test the winner

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