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Re: [LUG] Distros??

 

Neil Winchurst wrote:
> There has been some discussion about which distro to recommend for
> people new to Linux. So far the main contender seems to be Ubuntu. So I
> have two questions.
>
> 1 Why not mention kubuntu as well, or are most people on the lug
> devotees of Gnome?
>
> 2 Does anyone know which is the most used distro among lug members? Or
> is that information not available?
>
> Just wondering
>
> Neil Winchurst
As a LUG member who still uses Windows (no choice - it's for Uni), I 
initially found Mandrake very good.  However I would now recommend 
Xandros to any converts from Windows to Linux:

1.  The interface, such as the File Manager is similar to Windows and 
won't scare them off.  The power of 'eww I don't like the look of that!' 
*patter of feet running back to Windows* should not be overlooked.
2.  It's a simple clean looking distro with the minimum of clutter.
3.  It's got Debian under the bonnet so updating is as easy as pie.

Kind regards,

Julian

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