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19-04-2006, 23:29

MattD

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Re: Best Linux distro for a beginner

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Originally Posted by sanddrag

I was able to boot Knoppix and get online and on IRC but I couldn't figure out how to add a network printer. Also, it froze a couple times.

I think I'm going to try Fedora next. It's installer and menus seem pretty friendly, at least as far as I can tell by looking st screenshots.

If you have any problems with your printer under Fedora, www.linuxprinting.org has lots and lots of information, so it might be a good place to check out.

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