makin my own OS

[addle_brains]

That's the first free one I ever heard of besides linux

The name minix predated Linux itself. Minix is a miniature Unix distro which inspired Linus Torvalds to create Linux. Remember that not all distros are based on linux, many are Unix-based. Also remember that Linux itself is a derivative of Unix. The Unix world can be a bit confusing in terms of copyright.

 

[lion149]

i have an extra pc to play with, which OS from that list do you think would be the best?
In other words most stable etc to play with?

 

[porterjw]

i dont know why but when i go to install ubuntu it just says an error. it dissapears bfor i can read it. Thats why i wanted sm1 to make one.

How are you trying to install it? Did you burn it to a CD? If so, did you burn it as a .iso? Sorry for the basic questions, but most of the install problems come from not burning a .iso image.

 

[porterjw]

i have an extra pc to play with, which OS from that list do you think would be the best?
In other words most stable etc to play with?

All are stable. As fas as ease-of-use, Ubuntu or pclinux. Gentoo tends to take a bit more patience. Also easy to use are Linux mint and damn small linux (if not very basic).

 

[Irishwhistle]

The name minix predated Linux itself. Minix is a miniature Unix distro which inspired Linus Torvalds to create Linux. Remember that not all distros are based on linux, many are Unix-based. Also remember that Linux itself is a derivative of Unix. The Unix world can be a bit confusing in terms of copyright.

Yeah, I know, but I'd barely call it Linux.

i have an extra pc to play with, which OS from that list do you think would be the best?
In other words most stable etc to play with?

It really depends... what are the specs?

 

[diroga]

tjcoops' question has been some what been questioned and addressed. the resent posts have strayed from the OP. I suggest terrminating the conversation here.