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Old 02-09-2004, 03:28 PM   #1
werwin12
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9.2 or 10 beta 2


Hi every one. Im new to linux so i was wondering what i should use. I already downloaded version 10 or should i just use 9.2 instead?
 
Old 02-09-2004, 03:33 PM   #2
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Since you are new to Linux, the standard advice you'll probably get is "go with 9.2". I'd however suggest this; since you already have 10 burned and ready, try installing it first. If you encounter a bug or any other issue that irritates you, then just put 9.2 down on top of it.

Hmmm... now theres a little voice in the back of my head telling me I should have just said 9.2

I guess it really boils down to your aptitude and tolerance for potential bugs. One thing that might make your decision easier, 9.2 has a sexy graphical install, whereas 10 beta 2 has a (largely similar, but not quite as easy to follow) text based instalation.
 
Old 02-09-2004, 03:56 PM   #3
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I've installed 10 beta 2 on three different machines. Two of them Installed without a single problem. It too had a graphical install program. From my experience on these 2 machine it's a lot less buggy than 9.2. However the last machine I am having problems with the graphics. every once in a while a have to reload the NVIDIA drivers. I've also had some networking issues. But once I got them fixed. It has a lot more speed than 9.2 and more features than 9.2. I would say defiantly say try 10 first and if you can't get it installed then try 9.2. But from my experiences you will have less problems from 10 than 9.2
 
Old 02-09-2004, 04:04 PM   #4
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Thanks guys I will try 10 first.
 
Old 02-09-2004, 05:15 PM   #5
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I'm really enjoying 10.00 beta 2
 
  


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