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[Mark Weaver]

Matthew Miller wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2004 at 11:38:31AM -0500, Mark Weaver wrote:
> 
>>>Ok, so let the war begin!
>>>What version of Linux would be the best for me?
>>
>>Try RedHat 9 first, since you're already somewhat familiar with RedHat 
>>via Fedora Core.
> 
> 
> Okay, I admit I missed part of this discussion, but why in the world would
> you suggest taking a step backwards like that? Fedora Core 3 is (by my
> estimation) approximately what Red Hat Linux 10.1 would have been -- why
> bother with 9?
> 
> 

primarily because FC3 is on the bleeding edge of where RH is going, 
whereas RH9 is stable and not in a state of development flux. That being 
the case its far easier to learn the basics on a more stable platform 
rather than having to learn on a platform that most certainly has quirks 
as FC3 certainly does.

-- 
Mark

"If you have found a very wise man, then you've found
a man that at one time was an idiot and lived long enough
to learn from his own stupidity."