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Old 07-15-08   #1 (permalink)
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How about list some of the starter distros so that we don't get threads every day saying, "I'm new; which should I try?" (since the answer is ALWAYS "Ubuntu, Suse, PC-LOS.")
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Popular apps list? maybe that would be usefull
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Those are two ideas that I can start a write up on. If anyone else is interested in helping in writing some info up then please send me a PM.
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