help deciding which *nix

[xTiNcTion]

Hello,
i already have RH9 but i heard it reached its end of life and not being supported any more. ???

so what other options do i have?

what about Fedora?

have to tell you since i suscribed to this forum i become a little "paranoid" and always want "more secure" way when using my PC ;D

[xTiNcTion]

if RH9 has reached its end of life what about new "bugs" or "vulnerabilies"?

[Etsnuffy]

I can't help you to much with the Redhat/Fedora core distros because it has been awhile since I used Redhat- I have stuck primarily with the Debian based ones- you might try some of the forums geared more towards Linux. There are lots of options when it comes to Linux- I'm sure it will easy to find one that is suited to you. That being said, I love these forums....I learn something everyday about securing my Windows box.

[xTiNc]

Thanks for your replies,
Yes I know there are a lot of options and thats the difficult part to me. Iam not an "security expert". would be nice if you guys give a clue in a good linux distro to make easier my try out experience.

Have to say i really appreciate what you do in this EXCELENT FORUM - since i suscribed to it Ive LEARNED A LOT about securing my box -this make my work easier without too many virus,etc-

iam planning in make *nix based OS my primaly plattaform. Of course, use MS Windows to play "Starcraft", Diablo or UT :)

[bigc73542]

Xandros linux is a fun distro to use, you might check it out. I believe that there is a free version now.

[UNICRON]

from http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=40729

-{ Quote: " which dist is best for what purpose is one of the those flame war type questions in the linux world. My advice is to do some research into what is best for you.

That said, here is a quick overview. I'll not mention more than a handfull of common dists. PLEASE don't ask: "I just heard about linux <XZY> is it any good?" There are so many flavors out there and I don't feel like researching them all. Here is what I know:

if you want the most support for hardware, need ease of install/use, aren't terribly concerned with security (still better than MS any day of the week):

Mandrake/RedHat/Suse

If you want serious security above all else and are willing to fight though video/sound card issues, have less hardware support, and spend a lot of time on the command line (most problems ARE solvable but I'm not doing it all for you):
debian/slackware

If you wish to compile every package yourself with specific support, have good security and use more exotic cpus like the amd_64 without paying money (amd_64 support cost money on other dists if they support it at all) :
gentoo

I use gentoo now. I like it alot because I know what not to install. And I have an amd_64 bit processor so I really had no choice if I wanted to utilize the benefits without paying. I have used Debian alot and it is rock solid but doesn't support the newest hardware. I have also used Mandrake alot and it is really easy to use, but beware the root kit.

Also there are other options to linux like freeBSD and Sun Solaris for PC ($20). These are similar to linux and can share some software packages." }-

[meneer]

I don't know about the rh9 problem, but I do know that fedora core 2 is a great distro. Post your question to their forum, I'd say.

Have a look at distrowatch (http://www.distrowatch.com). Lots of distro's, reviews and opinions.
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