[NTLUG:Discuss] Adding a second distro

[Brian Koontz]

On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 06:57:55PM -0600, ALLEN Meyers wrote:
> I presently run ubuntu with a kubuntu desktop, dual boot with XP home.
> I may be a relative newbie, but I am a curious adventuresome sort who 
> would like to run a second Linux.
> The boot sequence presently is ubuntu 1st and XP second.
> In reality the sequence is not important to me, however learning how to 
> be assured how to establish said sequence is paramount.
> Additionally I realize we all have our favorites and presently I have 
> not a clue which one to try. But it would be interesting to hear some 
> suggestions, pros and cons.

For a different flavor, try slackware with the XFCE desktop.   Much
more responsive than most "heavyweight" desktops/distros...

  --Brian