RE: Learning Linux
Title: RE: Learning Linux
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Of course Stormix for SCSI installs is
really bad. And it locks up hard on some systems because they compile in
support for old proprietary cd-roms in their boot media. The look and feel
of storm Linux OTOH is very nice for the newbie. Just wish they had gone
with Windowmaker instead of KDE (or was it Gnome) I can't remember what
they used when I installed it.
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I am
also running stormix. I would say the install is a little flaky. It
locked up on my SCSI card (2940). I switched to IDE and problem
solved. There are some undocumented things which a quick phone call clears
up. If it doesn't recognize your video, select text install and it will
probably let you manually select you video later.
Overall, Stormix is pretty good. They have an
upgrade for registered users which apparently fixes the SCSI problem. I
would install it, but my install works :) They way to tell is the last
three digits of the CD. Mine is -101. Not the latest. By the
way, web/email support is worthless. Call support is great. What
more could you ask for? Support is limited to 30 days from registration,
so get while you can.
I
would say stormix is as close to debian as you'll get with the added support for
easier install and GUI(s). Well worth it to me :) Just get the
latest version from their support department.
paul
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