The most recent distributions we recommend (Nov.
2002) is RedHat 8.0 or Mandrake 9.0. These are excellent distributions. Be sure
to specify the most recent version if ordering your software from a
dealer--many dealers like to clear their inventory by sending you an older
version (this applies not only to Linux). Generally, development under Linux is
fast, and you don't want to waste your time with older distributions. The
authors of this guide have no connection to RedHat, Mandrake (or any other
Linux distributor) whatsoever.
Our recommendation of Mandrake and RedHat for
newbies does not mean that other distributions don't offer benefits or unique
features which may surpass Mandrake or RedHat in specific areas. We do believe
that we benefited from exposure to a different distribution because it helped
us understand Linux better.
We tried Debian and we liked it very much. It was probably as easy as RedHat, but Debian seems less common (hence, being newbies, we picked up RedHat). The great benefit of Debian is that it is 100% non-commercial (put together by volunteer hackers, the true Linux way) and it probably most strictly adheres to Linux standards (it probably sets the standards too). Another great benefit is that Debian crams on their numerous
We tried Debian and we liked it very much. It was probably as easy as RedHat, but Debian seems less common (hence, being newbies, we picked up RedHat). The great benefit of Debian is that it is 100% non-commercial (put together by volunteer hackers, the true Linux way) and it probably most strictly adheres to Linux standards (it probably sets the standards too). Another great benefit is that Debian crams on their numerous
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