On Sunday 22 August 2004 01:59 pm, Austin wrote: > On 08/22/2004 01:42:56 PM, Thomas Pickett wrote: > > I am currently installing gentoo onto my computer and I am having > > difficulty > > because I don't have much time to install. Should I just stick with > > gentoo > > and get the install done eventually or can you suggest a better linux > > dist. > > that is better? > > If you're a beginner and/or have limited time, gentoo is a really *bad* > idea. > > I'd suggest a binary-based distro, with an easy installer, and a > package manager with automatic dependency resolution. Mandrakelinux 10 > + contribs or + Thac's RPMS, or the combination of RedHat/Fedora + > Planet CCRMA packages would proabably be best. > > Debian has a great package manager, but crappy installer. SuSe is vice Debian installer isn't that bad, it's just not pretty to look at. If he got Gentoo installed, he'll feel positively coddled by the Debian installer. The other options you suggest are popular. > versa IMHO. > > Hope that helps. > > Austin
