Pre configured Linux Distros?
Discussion
Hi All,
I'm a windows head that wants a play with Linux over Christmas
Are there any distros that come pre-configured with the LAMP bits and bobs? I'm looking at installing some development stuff on top, & since my Linux knowledge is zero I though I'd try and save myself some time if I can.
...so no harm in asking I thought
I'm a windows head that wants a play with Linux over Christmas
Are there any distros that come pre-configured with the LAMP bits and bobs? I'm looking at installing some development stuff on top, & since my Linux knowledge is zero I though I'd try and save myself some time if I can.
...so no harm in asking I thought
Timsta said:
NickFRP said:
debian and ubuntu
Yep, If it's your first time I would suggest Ubuntu. Up and running in less time then it takes to install Windows. (all things being equal)Smifffy said:
Timsta said:
NickFRP said:
debian and ubuntu
Yep, If it's your first time I would suggest Ubuntu. Up and running in less time then it takes to install Windows. (all things being equal)JamieBeeston said:
But doesn't pre-configured mean you're not actually learning anything?
I'd say CentOS, simply as it's just a repackaged version of the most commonly used Linux in industry these days, RedHat Enterprise.
J
Must admit I'm with Jamie on this one, takes about 20 minutes to build a CentOS system from CD.I'd say CentOS, simply as it's just a repackaged version of the most commonly used Linux in industry these days, RedHat Enterprise.
J
However, I'm not sure that you won't learn anthing from having a CentOS install.
There's all those loverly new commands to learn like ls, chmod, chown, ps, grep, then there's the /etc directory to while away these long cold winter evenings.
Then you can enter into debates about which desk top to use and how to setup your x-windows config.
And let's not forget IP-Chains/Tables for our firewall!
Then once you've got your head around GNU-C and it's assorted libraries you can while away hours as to whether your Application should go into /usr/local or /usr/sbin/ !
Ahh the joys of Linux, now, Jamie, about that job - is there a relocation package available?
NickFRP said:
Smifffy said:
Timsta said:
NickFRP said:
debian and ubuntu
Yep, If it's your first time I would suggest Ubuntu. Up and running in less time then it takes to install Windows. (all things being equal)You can run Umbongo straight off the cd, so can "try before you buy"
7.10 does work with 2 monitors, and picks up my SE K810i phone, memory cards, etc with no problems. If it needs a codec or filter, it gives a choice of downloads and away you go. There are also less virii, spyware things etc to kill it or slow it down @)
I now have it installed on a memory key, with a dual boot into windows option
The only downside was it needed about 100 software updates to bring it up to date..
7.10 does work with 2 monitors, and picks up my SE K810i phone, memory cards, etc with no problems. If it needs a codec or filter, it gives a choice of downloads and away you go. There are also less virii, spyware things etc to kill it or slow it down @)
I now have it installed on a memory key, with a dual boot into windows option
The only downside was it needed about 100 software updates to bring it up to date..
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