Favorite distros

[Brian Chabot]

Bill Mullen wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:59:32 -0400,
> David Hardy wrote:
> 
>> Serious question:  favorite new Linux distro?  Which will do media
>> and amaze and stun the otherwise Winders crowd at various sites of
>> various sizes? Anything from desktop to enterprise level.
> 
> Mandriva 2008.1 Spring PowerPack. 

I'll stand up and second this.  I use it extensively at Just Works.
(Shameless plug:  http://www.justworksnh.com - come visit and say hi!)

> The various Mandriva One 2008.1 live CDs

I have a few that I got for an install fest that never got off the
ground.  I can NOT recommend the Mandriva ONE 2008.1 for the general
public.  It has too many bugs and I have seen a different one crop up on
every system I've installed it on.  Most were minor, but big enough that
a clueless noob will be frustrated and give up.

My recommendation for the Powerpack stands though.  It is amazing,
robust, slick, and has some outstanding hardware compatibilities built
in.  I have licenses for sale for 2008.0 if anyone wants.  Mention
GNHLUG to me (2pm-close) and get a discount.

Brian