Linux for Beginners

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To the point... for someone who is interested in Linux, where to begin? Which version do you prefer? Preferably a free version, as it will be used as experimental purposes, at first.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just installed Mandrake Linux about couple of weeks ago. You can dowload it for free here http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en-us/
It is pretty simple to set up.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Mandrake, Mandrake, Mandrake...
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Suse 9 here.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Read an article about downloading the right version for the processor.
I have an AMD Athlon XP 2400+. Which version should I download?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=29
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Knoppix....if you just want to play with Linux....doesn't install to HDD runs from CD

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Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I've dabbling in Linux a bit and I used Mandrake as well. Liked it very much.
I can also second Essencay' suggestion of trying Knoppix out. That way you can see if you like it before installing a proper build.
Also, SUSE Linux is available as a live eval CD based build too.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How do I know which ISO to download?

Mandrakelinux 10.0 Community/i586 | Mandrakelinux 10.0 Community/i586 ISO Image | MandrakeMove/i586 ISO Image | Mandrakelinux 7.1/SPARC/UltraSPARC ISO Image | Mandrakelinux 7.1/AXP ISO Image | Mandrakelinux 7.0/IA64/SPARC/Alpha ISO Image | Mandrakelinux IA64 | Mandrakelinux 9.1/PPC | MandrakeSecurity Multi Network Firewall | Older Mandrakelinux versions

Again, I have an AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Got the link from here... http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/ftp.php3
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You want an i586 ISO.
The latest Mandrake build is 10, but I believe that's an early release version.
The last solid build was 9.2 I think, which came out in December or thereabouts , so it's worth looking that one out.