An Informal Guide to Linux Distributions For the Unwashed Hacker

[chris_NVT]

Very nice overview and expanation! Was a great read and even learned a few things.

I did notice that you did not mention CentOS as a distro, i have some erperience with this distro but wanted to know the opinion of fellow board members.

+1 Cookie

[zerotohero]

Nothing is truely awesome than slackware

[Bytebybyte]

Wow! This is obviously a comprehensive guide. I had almost completed my ArchLinux download when I read this, having argued with myself over which choice to make between Archlinux and Slackware. I'm now in the know. A slackware iso will be nice to try out. Thanks for the heads-up.

[reeaws]

Thank you for your guide very useful anyway this weekend i start using slackware and this guide made me think i made the wright decision.

[Daron]

Well now I know what to use for Linux+

[Spectrum_963]

Excuse me for the real stupid question but I'm still confused - what would be the best for a total newb who's just learning how to work with linux? I've heard a lot of good things about Ubuntu, but apparently, it's not that great. People seem to really like Slackware though, so as a Windows 7 refugee, what would be the best to start out with?
(You also said Ubuntu was good for techinical incompetent friends and such, I understand, but would it really be good for serious newbs too - maybe switch distros or something further down the road?)
And if anyone's posted a similar question - I'm sorry, but I didn't see it. Just saying. Just in case.

[zeroMu]

Really that a nice tutorial, i love the way when you say you could customized any Linux and make it your own Pen distro and that true,


To be noted : All tool available on Kali Linux, can be found on Internet and install on any Linux Manually without any bug    

[L0aD1nG]

First of all I apologize for bring up a kinda old thread, but I really could not avoid making a post.


Although I knew almost all the information in this thread, after reading the whole of it I said to myself "WoW this guy is THE GUY!". Thanks a lot for this thread man, you made a great job putting things together and making it so simple for new users.

EVERYONE that is a starter on Linux World should read the whole of this thread! Don't go like "Ohh I will read the part for the distro I am about to install." or "Ehhh its to much to read, I will read only about the distro I recently installed and I am about to use". Sooner or later you will search for informations about other distros. So why not cover all the information you need within mostly 20-30 minutes(depended on your English)?

Again thanks a lot for this thread, you are THE MAN. I feel so happy each time I realize that Linux world has persons like you. You don't only deserve a cookie but a whole cake really.  You've done an extremely good job!
Cheers!

[bones]

I've been using Linux since 1999, and I have tried pretty much every distro worth trying. I can say from personal experience that the only distros I would recommend are Slackware, Gentoo, and CRUX. There was a time when I would have added Arch to that list, but Arch has gone the way of that awful systemd bullshit.

Additionally, there are a couple of distros based on Slackware and Gentoo that I would also recommend: Salix (based on Slackware), and Sabayon (based on Gentoo).

Otherwise, go full UNIX and choose a BSD. My favorite is OpenBSD.

[Muadib]

Brilliant, took it through I'll definetly keep as a "quick read-resource"!

[Tinker]

Awesome guide, saved to my pocket for when I'm not windows dependant anymore.

Tried Mint and Ubuntu multiple times, every time got pissed off and deleted it after trying things like enabling touchpad scroll, or installing aircrack or any programming from a folder. Linux is harsh to beginners, it requires time and dedication.

But I'll keep trying, Slackware is next then.

[applebucked]

I would be using Linux full time if everything wasn't so damn dependent on Windows (including work and personal applications I need)