starter linux os

dtiao7eb

dtiao7eb

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hey all,

i have an older computer just sitting around...(not that old it has win vista installed) and i wanted to try out some linux stuff... maybe turn it into a firewall for my house.... ne ways whats a good linux to start with
 
I was going to say smoothwall or Pfsense... pfsense is BSD but its a good firewall. for a actual desktop I have stuck with Mint...might want to try out the LXDE option as it is lighter than gnome or kde.
 
I would recommend Lubuntu 11.04, the LXDE version of Ubuntu, it is smaller and faster. Plus seems to have less bugs. Just me though.
 
debian is a lot better as far as i knew. as it works with even just the minimum hardware. ubuntu needs a lot more.
 
pane-free said:
I recommend CrunchBang-10-i486,
a well-supported Debian-based distro that runs well on laptops and limited-resource PCs
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LOL at the disclaimer

Disclaimer

CrunchBang Linux is not recommended for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. CrunchBang Linux could possibly make your computer go CRUNCH! BANG! Therefore CrunchBang Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
 
Yeah, it's a shame people have to CYA, nowadays!

As Bob says, "!=\_\(\/\ 'em if they can't take a joke!"

Debian or Slack distros are the way to go!

If you don't want to learn, use ubuntu instead!
 
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