[NTLUG:Discuss] On Linux distributions.

[Charles Jacobus]

What is *ix systems? As one of the Great Unwashed I don't recognise them.
Thanks

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Cox" <cjcox at acm.org>
To: <discuss at ntlug.org>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] On Linux distributions.


> One thing I've learned.  If it isn't broke, don't try to fix it.
> If you have a distribution that you've been quite pleased with,
> don't change for change sake (unless you just want to have some
> fun of course).
>
> Just a bit of advice for those considering changing... the grass
> isn't always greener.  Know why you want to change and research
> ahead of time.  Of course, if it's just because you want to get
> a feel for as many distributions as you can... then have fun!
>
> As others have already mentioned... each distribution has its
> pros and cons.  I have tried many different distributions... and
> quite frankly, some just really bug me (placement of files, etc.).
> But I've used *ix systems for about 17 years... I have some strong
> biases.
>
> As RMS says, "have fun hacking GNU/Linux",
> Chris
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