[lug] linux distro for a beginner

[Dan Ferris]

Ubuntu Live CD.

Knoppix if you want to show then KDE.

Dan

Hugh Brown wrote:

>As I discuss what I do by day (linux sysadmin) with folks and complain
>about windows periodically, I sometimes get asked which Linux distribution
>I recommend for someone who wants to get started with Linux but doesn't
>want to be their own sysadmin.  So far, I've been telling them to get a
>Mac.
>
>Which distribution would you recommend for someone that thinks MS is vile,
>doesn't want to support them, but doesn't want to become a techie?
>
>I use Debian and I suspect that may be a bit out there for someone just
>starting out.  I've heard positive noises about Ubuntu (they'll even ship
>you CDs for free).   No idea where Fedora is, though I suspect it may
>change a little too often/too quickly for a home user.
>
>Any recommendations?
>
>Hugh
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