-=> Access Denied wrote to Mikesla <=-
AD> Re: Overcoming my problem.
AD> By: Mikesla to Access Denied on Mon Nov 14 2011 09:20 am
> That is true, I was thinking exactly that. I thought that since Ubuntu
> has the cd, all are pretty much the same, and require an internet connection
> to download all it's required dependencies.
AD> Pretty much the same to the new user, but every distro has a variety of
AD> differences. There's also quite a few different desktop environments
AD> (GUIs) that you can choose from as well. It's all in how you want to
AD> setup your system.
> About a year ago I was handed a OpenSusi cd, and I had the exact same probl
> I needed an inrenet connection to download all the required dependencies, an
> when I got Ubuntu I thought it would have been different..nope, same thing.
AD> There lies the problem again. You had a OpenSuSE CD, not a DVD.
AD> OpenSuSE I know for a fact has a 4.7GB DVD, which contains everything
AD> on the DVD itself. There should be no internet connection required,
AD> until you want to update.
AD> Same with Slackware, Gentoo, I believe Debian has one, Sabayon has one.
AD> Apparantly, Ubuntu does NOT. Not sure why, but it's their loss I guess.
> I just don't understand why they just don't bundle up a full download with
> everything people need from the start...It just does not make sense to me at
> all.
AD> *MOST* Distros do this with a DVD release. They usually promote the
AD> smaller 700mb CDs that require an internet connection because they're
AD> smaller, and take less time to download and install. Like I've
AD> mentioned before, you not having an 'always on' internet connection
AD> puts you in a vast minority.
> Do you have a website which will give me a full DVD version? Also in your
> opinion which is the best linux OS should I be downloading without running
> into this again?
AD> Yep. http://google.com .. Google something like "top 10 (or top 20)
AD> Linux distrobutions" .. study up on what they offer from their main
AD> sites, and compare it to what you're looking for in a operating system.
AD> Take a look at some Gnome, KDE, LXDE, XFCE, Fluxbox, Blackbox, and
AD> whatever other desktop environment screenshots you can, to see which
AD> one you think you'd enjoy the best.
AD> There is no best Linux OS. It's all about choice. You're able to pick
AD> what you want based on what the different distros offer, unlike M$
AD> where you're stuck paying for one OS, and one OS only.
AD> If I were to choose based on my own opinion, I like Gentoo or Debian
AD> for servers, and Sabayon as a desktop. But that's only because I know
AD> my way around those distros the best, know how their package managers
AD> work, and enjoy using them. Everyone else has their own opinion,
AD> though, including you. That's why your best bet would be to check them
AD> all out. Try out some LiveCDs or LiveDVDs where you can interact in the
AD> OS without installing it, etc. Venture outside of Ubuntu's grasp for
AD> awhile and find something you like. :)
> Thank You, at least I now know that there are full versions out there to be
> downloaded without needing an internet connection.
AD> No problem.
AD> Yep. There's quite a few of them, actually.
Hi.
Well I looked over allot of what you have suggested, and I finally decided
on Debian. That is one HUGH download of 8 DVD's, and 2 Updates. It will be
worth it in the end since getting Highspeed at the moment isn't in the cards.
I just want to thank you for your help, and all the help others have given
me. I just have to wait now for the software.
Cheers, and thanks again.
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