My first Linux experience

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I'm posting this from DSL, booted from a USB drive.

This is the first time I am using any kind of Linux distro, and I have a few questions:

1) How do I change the annoying theme? It is currently red and yellow, and I can't seem to read on the bottom bar.

2) Totse's theme, as well as all other website's themes, is screwed up. Does DSL only display 256 colors or something? Or is there a browser I can dowload for DSL that will display the right colors. I am currently viewing this page with FF.

edit: I somehow changed the resolution, but now everything is too big. How do I change resolution to something like 1024x768 or larger?

3) After I figure out DSL to a tee, what is the next distro you suggest?

Thanks for putting up with my noob-ass questions.

[Prometheum]

Why would you start with DSL?

Start with a good, user-friendly distro like Fedora or Ubuntu. If you feel like having more "stable" software, use Debian. DSL is a niche distro and it isn't very suited to constant use on machines that can handle more.

Maybe DSL doesn't support your graphics card. Check there website.

[Kamisama]

Using DSL will force you to learn the linux filesystem and understand some NIX internals. Other than that, DSL is not the best start for a beginner.

If you want answers, then SEARCH around the DSL forum. The answers are there. There is also a wiki devoted to DSL. I've tackled each one of the situations you are going through. I don't feel like giving answers to them, though. If you want wireless info, then I might help.

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http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...e-help-431472/


When I came back into Linux, I started with DSL. That was a half-assed experience that got annoying very quickly. DSL isn't finely tuned enough, and I would suggest it for the novice/intermediate user that needs a small distro with some abilities. It's good for systems that want a live-ram setup and quick loading times.

DSL isn't really for the complete noob. It can be, but it doesn't give the feel of a serious Linux OS. It's a waste of time if you're a noob. You might as well install redhat and read through a redhat book.

Feather Linux is a good alternative if you are low on RAM.
I would more likely suggest Puppy Linux. Puppy can be booted from a USB, too.

Both of those OSs can work in live. Puppy Linux is much better if you want to learn Linux. It can also force you to learn a couple Linux programming languages if you want more control. The forum userbase is still constant, and there are many programs that have been built for it.

tycho sucks cock

[rabbitweed]

One reason DSL is a good choice for a noob is because it's 50 FUCKING MEGABYTES.

Not everyone has shitloads of bandwidth.

[Kamisama]

Originally Posted by rabbitweed

One reason DSL is a good choice for a noob is because it's 50 FUCKING MEGABYTES.

Not everyone has shitloads of bandwidth.

Puppy is 90MB.
Go to a public college/university library and download the thing onto a USB.

Other options are to call tech stores / mom-and-pop shops and ask for live-cd distros.
Ask for prices.