distros

I found a nice mindmap of linux distros. It's shows which major distros are based on which ones. *ia301119.us.archive.org/3/items/Mind_map_of_Linux_distributions_version_2/GNULinuxupdatedw4.png Here's the article on it and a cool mindmap software FreeMind...

Hello d00ds, We got three linux distros on this month's (APR 06) CD/DVD, viz. DSL (on CD), Gentoo & Puppy Linux. Since the distros are quite small, i.e, they can be written to one CD, But, is there any way in which I can write all images to a single disc and use a boot loader from one of them...

i have seen some sites like roseindia and linuxbazar.com who are selling linux distros. obviously the os is free but they are charging for the cd/dvd and shipping etc. i wish to know can i do the same. i mean can i also see the cds. i can provide them at far cheaper rates then they are selling...

I live in Chandigarh. From where can i get linux distros here?I am ready to pay ~200/-. I asked a shopkeeper today and he asked for Rs800/-. Thats too much. Any suggestions?

From where can one learn linux? Are books available in the libraries a good bet? I want to start with Mandriva 2006 but i guess the Konsole commands will be same in all the distro's.

guys do linux distros detect external modems easily??i am planning to buy one as i am having an internal one currently.and please do suggest some models.apart from ubuntu which other distros have excellent hardware detection??preferebly one which uses rpm packages.and if i buy one ext modem...

Hey, Could someone give me a quick list of the top Linux Paid Distros, I'm doing an article on them. A Link to their official sites would be cool as well! Thanks ~ Retro

CHECK THIS OUT!!! Linux DVDs/CDs at reasonable costs in India! Hey linux fans! I stumbled upon this very useful link: *www.debian.org/CD/vendors/index.en.html#in Most of them are selling many more distros than just debian....oh boy....so many cool distros u can get from them...

everything u wanted to know about linux distros... *en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Linux_distributions 8)

Hi friends Is there any program in which user can specify multiple Ftps for a large File (like Linux distros) to download in parallel from these FTPs. Thanks and Regards

No more woes, but an observation I want to share. I have been ?fiddling? with Linux and as Gnurag put it that I am installing many distros, I have come to some conclusions. If the developers can put a thought to it, the Linux as a desktop is sure to win over WIN. There are most user friendly...

Ubuntu,Simplymepis,gentoo are internet only Linux distros.You can install new software/kernel only if you have internet connection.Also it is hardto get debian softwares.As they are in .deb file format.For using RPM on debian distros you have convert thm using ALIEN command. Many distros comes...

I am using Mandrake 10.1 (or shall I say Mandriva now ;)) and PCQ Linux on different machines. Recently Digit gave Linspire on DVD. How is it? Shall I replace one of the existing distros with this one? I have heard it is one of the most user friendly distro. Can any one please tell me more...

I thought why not conduct a poll on the best LINUX distro available.. All the options are of my knowledge and if there is a distro which you use and is not in the options, post the name and why do you think it is the best ? ? I have not given any versions, so you can consider the latest distro...

Thisz my article for ngage mag of the TOI group.. so pls don't mind the simple lang used....

herez mah article for nage mag... TOI group... i know it will appear simple to all the tux gurus here but as you know simple lang has to be used in commercial mag. to so that they can sell :P please do comment :P Gee! It’s a Tux! “Oh Linux! Must be geek stuff”… This is a common...

I have just bought a new 80 GB hard disk and would like to have some opinions and suggestions on partitioning scheme. This is what I intend to do. 10 GB FAT32 (main installations) 10 GB FAT32 (data and misc installations) 12 GB FAT32 (music, accessible from all OS) 12 GB FAT32 (music...