Re: Debian: A noob query
2011/11/24 Sam Vagni <sam.vagni@gmail.com>:
> 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!
Yeah. Give a try to others like OpenSuse or Fedora and choose the one
you prefer, best testing by using !
>
>> 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.
>
>> What do you want to do?
>
> Just want to learn Linux, the basics first and then to step up.
Then again, debian is your friend, because you can start with bash
easily. Gui are confusing for a start, old windows habits are pretty
anoying
>
>> 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....)
>
>> 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...).
>
> Thanks
>
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