Re: Debian: A noob query
On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:39:29 -0500, Sam Vagni wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Walter Hurry <walterhurry@lavabit.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Debian is a fine distribution; but there are others too. By the way, of
>> course people here will extol the virtues of Debian - it is a Debian
>> mailing list after all.
>
> Ok, I see. That really I forgot to consider...! After all a fact it is!
>
>> 1) Why are you looking to move to Linux?
>
> Windows is having more of security issues, it is not that robust as is
> Linux and we have to pay also! I heard of Linux having more security.
Indeed; it is considerably more secure.
>
>> What do you want to do?
>
> Just want to learn Linux, the basics first and then to step up.
>
>> You have mentioned web browsing and Flash. What else?
>
> Like I want to have everything in Linux, linux in everyday use since it
> is better... So my target is whatever I do, I should do in Linux (Debian
> or openSUSE or Fedor, whatever....)
>
A little vague, I'm afraid. But not to worry, there are Linux
applications for most things. By the way, I'd strongly recommend (with
few exceptions) sticking to software which is in the repositories (which
are very comprehensive), rather than downloading stuff from the 'net.
>> 2) What is your hardware (in detail) please? You may find it helpful to
>> do a web search on "Linux hardware" and spend a little time
>> researching.
>
> Yeah sure, I am having processor x86_64, 250 GB Hard disk (SATA), 2 GB
> RAM, speakers and Samsung printer, the monitor begin LG and it is a
> desktop, for home but some office work also done (like documentation
> etc...).
Are you planning to use wireless? If so, what is your wireless card/chip?
What graphics card/chips? These are the areas which occasionally give
problems for some. As to the printer, you'll need to check the exact
model, not just the brand.
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