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[caboose]

Hi, everyone.

I am not completley new to linux, I have tried a few variations, but I can't seem to find the right fit.

Can someone tell me: What, if any, is the best Distro for someone with no Internet.

I have Dial-up at home, but it is capped at 20hrs a month, and download speeds of 5Kb/s MAX.

Can sonmeone help, or should I just get an upgrade?

Is it possible to fully enjoy Linux without the Internet?

Thanks

[arun_vj]

Depends on for what you want to use linux.

[devils casper]

There are a lot of distros which do not require internet connection for complete setup including necessary packages like codecs for media formats, NTFS support etc.
Try Linux Mint LiveCD and check if it works for you.

Post your machine's specs here.

[oz]

Is it possible to fully enjoy Linux without the Internet?

It should be possible if you don't need the internet but you do need the rest of what Linux offers.

Any distribution that comes with all the packages that you want should work. You can remove all internet applications since you won't be using them and disable any automated package upgrade applications/scripts since they won't be needed either.

As for the best distribution for this purpose, only you can determine which one is best for you and your hardware, but if it were me, I'd try Mint as suggested above.

[techieMoe]

Hi, everyone.

I am not completley new to linux, I have tried a few variations, but I can't seem to find the right fit.

Can someone tell me: What, if any, is the best Distro for someone with no Internet.

I have Dial-up at home, but it is capped at 20hrs a month, and download speeds of 5Kb/s MAX.

Can sonmeone help, or should I just get an upgrade?

Is it possible to fully enjoy Linux without the Internet?

Thanks

A full set of Debian DVDs will likely provide you with plenty of software and no need for an internet connection. The downside is without broadband access, you'll have to order the DVD from somewhere. However, there are services online that offer this for a reasonably low price. Here are some suggestions:

OSDisc.com - Buy Linux CDs and DVDs - New Releases. Low Prices.

Welcome to Linux Cd.org - Best prices for your favorite distro!

You don't necessarily need the whole set, just the first DVD or two. The packages are arranged in such a way that the most popular software is on the first disc, and they get more obscure after that. The last couple of discs are source code.

[sixdrift]

Whether or not you "enjoy" Linux depends on what you want to do with the computer.

Given that you are essentially not on the Internet, what do you do with your computer now? If it is just for school, creative writing, graphics, or some other activity that can be done in isolation I see no reason why you would not enjoy using Linux for those tasks.

Do bear in mind that with any modern OS, connectivity is central to getting new features, updates, and applications. But even still, if you can get someone else to download specific packages for you and give them to you on CD or flash drive, you probably could work quite well in relative network isolation.

As far as distro, I prefer full Ubuntu, but if your machine is not up to the task (that is, not enough ram or processor), then try Ubuntu with the LXDE desktop, or Linux Mint, or Puppy if you have really meager resources on the computer.

[kyleowen]

of course it deppends where you live, but if i where you i would get a faster internet connection, where i am (here in Canada) you can get high speed for the same price, so there is no reason to stay, and for distro, well i dont know yet i am new my self