[ale] easy first distro for a non-linux person?

[miguel]

On Thu, 2003-06-26 at 18:46, Preston Boyington wrote:
> > I Say Debian and webmin.
> > 
> > you can setup a cron-job to automatically check + install updates.
> > 
> > And if she needs an application, all she has to do is type apt-get 
> > install mozilla (as an example).
> > 
> > J.M. Taylor wrote:
> > 
> > >I'll be helping her set up the server so I can lock it down, 
> > but after
> > >that it will be hers to manage.
> > >
> 
> As much as I hate to say this, I would not pick Debian for a non-linux
> person UNLESS a knowledgeable person sets it up and shows them the
> ropes.  
> 
> When I install Linux on others' computers it is usually Mandrake or
> Red Hat (haven't tried Suse).  Mandrake has lots of cutesy tools that
> assist in setting it up, partitioning, etc. as does Red Hat.
> 
> I have, in recent times, moved most people to Red Hat because it is
> easier to find books at the local bookstore relating to its' use and
> the installation/configuration of software geared for it.
> 
> As for me and my house, we will use Debian.
> 
> Preston
> 

two words: lindows OR lycoris

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