G whyte wrote:

Hi Ian

Thanks :) . I'd say Slackware is the first linux distribution I've actually kept and liked. Previously I would try red hat or mandrake for about a month then go back to windows when the heat got turned up and I realised I had to put in the effort to actually get things done in linux.

Once I read an article reviewing Slackware in LinuxFormat I decided it was the one for me. I wanted to properly learn linux and it suggested Slackware was a great distro for this.

I especially like the ease of use when it comes to the .tgz packages and how it seems to handle well even when performing CPU intensive operations.

You say you graduated to slackware after 7 years , I assume you must be well versed in Linux?

Don't know about versed but certainly well practised. The great thing about Linux is not only that it is a wonderful learning experience but there is a whole host of like minded folk ready and willing to help you.

Ian