[clue-tech] Re: [lug] Installfest next Saturday.

[David L. Willson]

Smoothwall got a great rating last time it appeared in SysAdmin magazine, and I've been
meaning to try it anyway.  This is my excuse.  See you Saturday.

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:12:19 -0600, Collins Richey wrote
> On 8/21/06, Adams, Scott (FGWA-CO) <Scott.Adams at fgwa.com> wrote:
> > Is a set up of a server/firewall possible during the installfest?
> 
> Certainly possible if you have a clear idea of what your needs are.
> 
> I
> > have set up a simple one using Clarkconnect.  I have no idea what disto
> > would be the best and simple to maintain for someone with limited linux
> > knowledge. We will take all suggestions and help we can get.
> >
> 
> I'll go out on a limb here. I probably sound like a broken record. For
> the average inexperienced user with relatively new hardware (ie not an
> old pentium with 128M), I can only recommend two choices: Debian
> Etch/Testing (if you want support from Dave Anselmi <grin>) or Ubuntu
> (if you want a cast of thousands via the excellent  email lists and
> forums). The two choices are similar in many respects, but Ubuntu
> tries to go the extra mile to make it easier for newbies. I prefer
> Kubuntu (KDE) but Ubuntu is fine if you like Gnome. You can also
> install KDE or Gnome after the fact with ease in either case.
> 
> Personally I've had somewhat poor results with Mandriva, PCLinuxOS,
> and FCn. I have no experience with SuSE.
> 
> Come and have fun. If you like tinkering with stuff, CLUE installfest
> is really a funfest.
> 
> -- 
> Collins Richey
>      If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries
>      of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
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