[Ham-Linux] A distro for n00b

[Morrison Hoyle]

I have read the responses so far with interest.  Puppy is good, Chubby 
Puppy is better as it has OpenOffice included.  Ubuntu/kubuntu are OK 
but a bit limiting in view of the rigid refusal to include any programs 
that are not 100% open source.  So you cannot watch commercial DVDs with 
them and alhtough there is a way round that. Ubuntu/Kubuntu give you no 
help on the subject.

For a new one to Linux, I suggest Freespire.  It is so easyto use for 
someone just used to Windoze.  The Click and Run feature makes adding 
programs incredibly easy as there are no hassles with dependencies etc.  
The Click and Run on line Warehouse gives free access to thousands of 
additional programs as well as to some you have to pay for - so far 
everything I have wanted has been in the free category.  Ratherthan 
write more, have a look at www.freespire.org

Morrison VK3BCY