[NMLUG] Re: Ubuntu Anyone?

[jfenton at unm.edu (jfenton)]

While I have not tried Ubuntu yet, what really interest me are distros 
that are live cds with options to install. The reason I like live CDs is 
everything is already configured or easy to configure and you can always 
carry your "desktop". The best part is if you system crashes its >5 
minutes to get it back and running, this is really nice for a newb. The 
best example is Knoppix.  What I am currently using is SimplyMepis. 
What I like about SimplyMepis is its a Debian Unstable based distro with 
a very good, complete, but small selection of software included on an 
installable live CD (small as compared to Knoppix which has the whole 
kitchen sink). It runs KDE3.2 and has excellent hardware detection and 
very easy configuration of WiFi and ethernet (which I always found 
somewhat difficult in Knoppix).  I suggest giving it a try.  The user 
forums are at mepislovers.org and the main website is mepis.org.
-- 
-Jeff


Jeffrey L. Fenton Jr.
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