i386 & i586

[Billie Erin Walsh]

Ken wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I am absolutely new to Linux & have just received my 4 DVD's (Ubuntu, 
> Kubuntu, Mandriva & OpenSuse)
>
> As a newbee which one should I start with and what is the diff between i386 
> & i586??
>
> Thanks
>
> Ken 
>
>
>   

If your moving over from Windows I would suggest Kubuntu or SuSe with 
the KDE desktop. If your coming from MAC then Ubuntu and SuSe with Gnome 
desktop might be your choice. KDE is more familiar to Windows user right 
off the bat and Gnome to MAC users.

Other than the desktop there isn't much difference between Ubuntu and 
Kubuntu. They are the same operating system behind the desktop. Just the 
tweaks necessary for the desktop.

 From my own personal perspective, I used SuSe for quite a while before 
I started on Kubuntu. Both are very good OS's. [ This is just my 
personal opinion ] I would suggest that if you only have room for one 
version to use (K)Uubuntu. If you have the disk space or spare drives [ 
I have four in my desktop machine ] install SuSE and (K)Ubuntu side by side.

That's one of the many great benefits of Linux. You have a choice. Your 
not dictated to by ...... well, you know who. It your computer. You can 
do it your way.

-- 
Treat all stressful situations like a dog does.
If you can't eat it or play with it, 
just pee on it and walk away

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