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#1 2009-10-23 03:56:39

theangler
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Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

Hey everyone.  Just figured I'd share my story to see if you guys think that I'm a fit for Arch.  So I'm 23 years old.  Grew up using windows (well dos really if you think about it, oregon trail on a REAL floppy WAS great).  Anyways I went to school in 04 for computer science having some programming experience, web design, flash, etc.  I stayed for 2.5 years in the computer science program and now am in between.  I started using linux about 3 years ago.  I started using redhat, then slackware which is pretty much where i stayed for a while.  About a month ago I finally tried something new a guy at work suggested (ubuntu).  I'd heard about it but finally decided to try it and I must say that the package management with dependency checking is AMAZING.  I can no longer tolerate spending hours upon hours compiling different programs / dependencies to get one program running.  Apt-get is pretty great.  This being said, I love slackware.  Everything is fully customizable (ubuntu doesn't use KDE by default either WTF).  Anyways after reading a few things, it seems like Archlinux might be my calling, a sort of union between slackware and ubuntu.  How do you guys feel about this?  Am I on to something?



P.S. I tried installing arch on my desktop which is connected via wireless g only.  I have a d-link wda2320 for which I use madwifi.  I downloaded the core iso.  Any tips?   I want a gui going.

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#2 2009-10-23 04:07:17

sHyLoCk
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

only tip: Read the beginner's guide in wiki.


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sHy
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#3 2009-10-23 04:20:54

Acecero
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

and look at the Xorg wiki page for a more in depth setup for X.

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#4 2009-10-23 04:22:37

ASOM
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

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#5 2009-10-23 04:28:54

ngoonee
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

Basically, as everyone has said, read-the-fine-wiki. Its seriously everything a new user needs (assuming basic linux knowledge, which you seem to have).


Allan-Volunteer on the (topic being discussed) mailn lists. You never get the people who matters attention on the forums.
jasonwryan-Installing Arch is a measure of your literacy. Maintaining Arch is a measure of your diligence. Contributing to Arch is a measure of your competence.
Griemak-Bleeding edge, not bleeding flat. Edge denotes falls will occur from time to time. Bring your own parachute.

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#6 2009-10-23 04:32:40

sHyLoCk
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

Also you may want to buy ArchLinux handbook for fast and easy "setup as you read".
I should be in advertisement. tongue


~ Regards,
sHy
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#7 2009-10-23 04:58:24

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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

sHyLoCk wrote:

Also you may want to buy ArchLinux handbook for fast and easy "setup as you read".
I should be in advertisement. tongue

You could help Dusty, he sold over 50 already. Advertise in your blog e.g.

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#8 2009-10-23 05:44:18

sHyLoCk
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Re: Windows then Slackware, tried Ubuntu, now arch?

Acecero wrote:
sHyLoCk wrote:

Also you may want to buy ArchLinux handbook for fast and easy "setup as you read".
I should be in advertisement. tongue

You could help Dusty, he sold over 50 already. Advertise in your blog e.g.

Should have thought about it earlier, done.


~ Regards,
sHy
ArchBang: Yet another Distro for Allan to break.
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