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June 2007 08

Making the switch-02: Which Linux distro to choose?

Part 2 brings me to which distribution, or distro, to choose, where you'll install it, and with which desktop environment (shell). Fortunately, there's lots of help here online, perhaps the two best places to start are:

(1) DistroWatch Top Ten
(2) PolishLinux.org
(3) LinuxQuestions.org Distro Reviews

First, consider for what and how you will use GNU/Linux, as a:

Primary system for all your major tasks, mainly productivity or programming;
Secondary system for background tasks, such DVD burning, Usenet, BitTorrent, running a server, domain, etc.;
Server, for your home network, a domain, or whatever;
Test system, e.g., to learn GNU/Linux.

How you will use GNU/Linux will affect which distro you select..

Continue reading and discuss..

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