[GLLUG] your favorite softwares, and distros

Daniel drk@netophilia.net
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:43:12 -0500


Does it need to be linux?

If not, I recommend running a BSD, FreeBSD being the easiest to get going. Try out version 4.7, since 5.0 was just released and probably has more bugs.


Yao-Ying Chien extolled:
> Hi,
> 
> My 1st Linux was Redhat 4.0 (1993?), then I haven't done much since then. Lately, I wish to refresh the programing languages I learned (C++, Java, Perls, MIPS, FROTRAN), and learn some new ones as well (Python, tcl, CGI, parallel computing, mySQL, <opened to suggestions>). Things have changed so much since RH 4.0. What are your favorite softwares? Could you guys please share with me, so that I know where to start and enjoy? 
> 
> Your opinions on distributions (Rehhat, Mandrake, etc.)? Which one to start? And which one is more tolerant as I have difficulties in installing RH 7.3 on a Compaq computer: Presario, P-III 450MHz, desktop, made in 1998 (?).
> 
> Pointers are great.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Yao
> 
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