ray wrote:

> On Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:08:25 -0700, hash wrote:
>
>> hello,
>> i am planning to install linux, but not sure what is available and
>> which linux
>> that is freely available is good. I would like to be able to do
>> programming
>> in linux as well as install vmware on it.
>> any suggestion will be appreciated.
>> thanks,
>> -hashim
>
> www.distrowatch.com and do some homework. There are about 370 active Linux
> distributions. Obviously, there is not 'best' one. If you select something
> near the top of the hit page rankings, you probably won't go far wrong.
> I'd suggest you try some Live CDs before you do an install. They will boot
> and run from the CD with no install and without touching your hard drive.
> My favourites are Knoppix (also available as a Live DVD) and Elive.

If you try EliveCD and encounter problems (hopefully you won't) then as an
alternative try OLive, and have a look at this:

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/com...26e8317dac d3

Regards,

M