Re: [Nolug] Elite Nerds Create Linux Distro From Hell

CMJandHOJ@cs.com writes:

most any version of Linux is pretty close to unix. Of course to
get the real experience, avoid pretty GUI configuration and
get to the nitty gritty inner works. Slackware, gentoo, debian,
and any of the BSDs all provide great learning experiences.

You could also get Solaris x86 for $20 if you were so inclined.

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> In a message dated 12/8/03 3:55:35 PM Central Standard Time,
> scotth@scottharney.com writes:
> CMJandHOJ@cs.com writes:
>
> I'd say slackware. package tools are similar and equally
> minimalistic. You end up compiling stuff from source. I suppose you
> could try and make it harder somehow to simulate library dependency
> hell (though crle made that somewhat easier) :)
>
> I'm just looking to get the most bang for my buck. I can't afford
> to setup a UNIX box at home and I want to learn UNIX and LINUX. I
> figured if I picked a distro most like UNIX it would be easier to
> adapt to either at the lowest cost to me.
>
> Chris
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