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CNET News: Linux Newbies Get a Helping Hand
Jan 5, 2006, 21 :00 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (4702 reads)

(Other stories by Ingrid Marson)

"A quiz that helps decide which version of Linux to install on a desktop has attracted thousands of daily hits even though it's still in beta testing, according to quiz-creator Zegenie Studios.

"Daniel Eikeland, a project leader at Norwegian open-source consultancy Zegenie Studios, said Thursday that its Linux Distribution Chooser quiz has gotten about 40,000 hits every day for the last week. Those taking the quiz tend to be either home users or company employees seeking advice for which desktop Linux distribution best meets their needs..."

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When I took the quiz by answering every  ...   Excellent test .....   
GreyGeek
Jan 5, 2006, 21:20:04
 
I answered truthfully, and it picked my  ...   Looks like I'm using the right distro   
anonymous
Jan 5, 2006, 21:47:38
 
First choice Mepis which I have to admit ...   Re: Looks like I'm using the right distro   
Pete051
Jan 5, 2006, 22:50:00
 
One way to try a lot of linux distros is ...   Try the distros with a LiveCD.   
Rapidweather
Jan 6, 2006, 01:56:00
 
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