So with all the posts on Mandrake 10, is it worth the trouble? I have Windows 98 and am thinking of installing linux. I am not a gamer. just use computer for journalism, audio CDs MP3s etc. Perhaps install a DVD at a later date.

Other specs: 4.3 GB hard drive. 128 MB RAM.

Shiv Kumar

Mandrake 10 is wonderful.

Best distro of all, without exception (IMO).
(Especially if all you want to do is use it rather than learn Linux system admin or programming)

I would recommend you get the Official version if possible, but, Mdk10 Community is good as well.

I'd say the number of posts is irrelevant. Go to an active Windows 98 forum and I'd bet there are just as many if not more posts about that OS.

Anyways, Mandrake is great. It is very easy to setup and start using. I'd certainly recommend it if your just learning Linux.

-Nick

I started with linux by getting Mandrake 9.0 PowerPack after deciding I wanted to try it, and my Win98SE was only still good for gaming. I found the extra cds well worth it, things such as modem drivers and graphics acceleration from the install were really helpful in letting me get used to the system and use it, rather than struggle to finish setting it up. After that I got my mate to download me 9.1, and I brought 9.2 PP again, and that has been the best version I've used so far.
Yesterday I finally had 10.0 Official Download cds posted to me from fastdisks.com (good for UK based people) and the install went smoothly and I've tweaked the system a bit, but not really used it yet.
9.2 is definately a great linux distro release to start with, and as 10.0 is an improved version of that really, I would imagine it's even better.

The most important thing is still checking your hardware support, that'll save you the most hassle for your first time.