[linux-audio-user] Setting up linux computer

[John Check]

On Sunday 22 August 2004 03:00 pm, Jan Depner wrote:
> The easiest installation known to man - Fedora Core 1 (full load) and
> Planet CCRMA.
>

Nah, pre-loaded is easier ;)

> Jan
>
> On Sun, 2004-08-22 at 13:45, John Check wrote:
> > 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