Hello from a mouse clicker with delusions of grandeur
Posted: 10. Feb 2021, 01:34
Hi there.
I first used Linux with Red Hat 6 that I found at the library. It was the only Linux book they had that included an installation cd. I started researching Linux, looking that the different options. I went with Slackware based on it's philosophy. I was duel booting with Slackware off and on for years since, never really diving deep into it. having Linux on my computers would come and go. I then found Salix at about the 13.37 or 14.1 era. tried the different DE options, stuck with XFCE. Been using Salix ever since. I even have my parents computer switched 100% to Salix for a few years now. I like the combination of a Slackware and a minimalist design philosophy.
I choose my Linux distribution and packages on 3 things.
1 - It's philosophy. ie. system.d - My understanding is it's really a compilation of different things packed together and doesn't follow the do one thing and do it well philosophy, so its bad. At my current computer skill level I could be running system.d right now and wouldn't even know it.
2 - Which way the wind blows. ie. yesterday XFCE was the greatest, today I watched a youtube video now JWM is the way to go.
3 - size. ie. smaller the better, at least to a certain degree.
Recently I've purchased a second hand computer for the sole reason of trying to actually learn some Linux, not just mouse clicking in a GUI. I'll try anything and reformat the computer without hesitation when I break it. I reformatted the computer the other day with the sole purpose just to time how quick I can have the system back up and running. fyi Format hdd and full Salix installation 4 min 38 sec. Connect to wifi and update system 4 min 40 sec. So from start to finish, 9 minutes and 18 seconds later I'm back surfing the web.
I've always liked the idea of creating my own Linux distribution, slim and purpose built, knowing every part used. But then the reality of my computer skill level and interest level sets in. I believe my current goal is more manageable. Installing and configuring JWM, then removing XFCE.
I'm sure I'll have lots of questions but from what I've already read on here the Salix community seems really helpful and friendly.
Dana
I first used Linux with Red Hat 6 that I found at the library. It was the only Linux book they had that included an installation cd. I started researching Linux, looking that the different options. I went with Slackware based on it's philosophy. I was duel booting with Slackware off and on for years since, never really diving deep into it. having Linux on my computers would come and go. I then found Salix at about the 13.37 or 14.1 era. tried the different DE options, stuck with XFCE. Been using Salix ever since. I even have my parents computer switched 100% to Salix for a few years now. I like the combination of a Slackware and a minimalist design philosophy.
I choose my Linux distribution and packages on 3 things.
1 - It's philosophy. ie. system.d - My understanding is it's really a compilation of different things packed together and doesn't follow the do one thing and do it well philosophy, so its bad. At my current computer skill level I could be running system.d right now and wouldn't even know it.
2 - Which way the wind blows. ie. yesterday XFCE was the greatest, today I watched a youtube video now JWM is the way to go.
3 - size. ie. smaller the better, at least to a certain degree.
Recently I've purchased a second hand computer for the sole reason of trying to actually learn some Linux, not just mouse clicking in a GUI. I'll try anything and reformat the computer without hesitation when I break it. I reformatted the computer the other day with the sole purpose just to time how quick I can have the system back up and running. fyi Format hdd and full Salix installation 4 min 38 sec. Connect to wifi and update system 4 min 40 sec. So from start to finish, 9 minutes and 18 seconds later I'm back surfing the web.
I've always liked the idea of creating my own Linux distribution, slim and purpose built, knowing every part used. But then the reality of my computer skill level and interest level sets in. I believe my current goal is more manageable. Installing and configuring JWM, then removing XFCE.
I'm sure I'll have lots of questions but from what I've already read on here the Salix community seems really helpful and friendly.
Dana