[Elecraft] Linux

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Sun Feb 16 01:23:01 2003


On Sat, 15 Feb 2003, Rich Lentz wrote:

> 
> I now have a "spare" PC and am serious about trying Linux.  Can an
> experienced Linux user/installer provide me with recommendations as to which
> FREE Linux is worth the download bandwidth?  (Caldera, Debian, any others)
> Would prefer one with a desktop and that a "windows installer" (that is me)
> could install. Have experience installing CPM and all the headaches
> associated with that, but that was 25 years ago, and to old to do that
> again. 
> 
> Would prefer off reflector responses.
> 
> Rich
> KE0X 

Rich,

I pesonally prefer Redhat.  It is fairly easy to install and maintain.

Note:  Do yourself a favor.  If you plan on plugging this box into the net
(firewall or not), obtain the services of someone experienced in securing
linux after you get your installation completed.

73 de John - K4WTF