| Subject: Re: Which versions Linux and X? |
Author:
Garrett
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Date Posted: 00:06:30 02/04/00 Fri
In reply to:
Brooks Kerry Rownd
's message, "Re: Which versions Linux and X?" on 09:08:07 02/03/00 Thu
> I have Debian (2.1) running on mine. Yes, X_3.3.3
> good luck,
> bkr
Thanks! I picked up SuSE 6.3 and started looking at the manual, but haven't broken the discs seal yet. X ver is 3.3.5. Was also considering Mandrake 6.5. Both have same versions of kernel, KDE and X. Both $29.95 at CompUSA. Both, I think, can install from bootable CD without requiring floppy (a good feature for Vivante users!)
-Differences-
Mandrake:
Includes a version of Partition Magic & BootMagic
Optimized for Pentium-class cpu
SuSE:
Includes much more Linux software, 6 discs total
Not optimized for Pentium, will run on a 486
I figured the optimization might be very minor for all I know. For all I know it's only a compile switch and I could recompile that way myself. And I already have Partition Magic, so I went for SuSE with the extra Linux sw.
Now before I install Linux, I'm pondering which boot manager might work for me. It's deep; will post a new message about it. _gARRETT
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