i hesitate to download slackware...

[slhtn]

because of its 2.4 kernel.and i will not use it for server or something significant.i will use it simply because i want to use something else from window.what do you recommend me to do?

[devils casper]

i didn't understand your question. slackware 10.2 has an option for 2.6 kernel ( test26.s ). instead of 2.4, you can install that.

please explain your query a little more.




casper

[slhtn]

i thought it had kernel 2.4 .since i know that it has kernel 2.6,theres no problem.

[antidrugue]

Don't hesitate, Slackware is great : I'm sure you'll like it (or you'll find out it's not for you).

As for the 2.6 kernel, of course Slackware use a 2.4 kernel by default, but :

Slackware 11.0 also fully supports the 2.6 kernel series, with your choice of the well-tested 2.6.17.13 kernel in /extra (including a version of this kernel that supports multiple processors, multi-core CPUs, HyperThreading, and about every other optimization available), or the recently released 2.6.18 kernel in /testing. This kernel also spent a long time in development and in our own testing has proven to be fast, stable, and reliable.

[techieMoe]

To be more specific, during the install you will come to a screen that asks from where you want to install the kernel. Choose "Install from CD", insert the first install CD, and choose the test26 kernel. It's pretty far down the list toward the bottom.

As antidrugue said, you'll probably either love it or hate it, but it's certainly worth giving a try anyway.

[slhtn]

well,
one more question and i'll shut up.
do these first 2 cds include most necessary programs ?such as gcc,mp3 codecs etc

[techieMoe]

well,
one more question and i'll shut up.
do these first 2 cds include most necessary programs ?such as gcc,mp3 codecs etc

The first 2 discs are enough for the full (3GB) install, yes. As for whether or not they include MP3 codecs, I can't say. They do include gcc however. That much I'm sure of.

[devils casper]

do these first 2 cds include most necessary programs ?such as gcc,mp3 codecs etc

gcc is there but you have to install codecs for mp3.




casper

[Slack3r]

gcc is there but you have to install codecs for mp3.




casper

Bzzzt. Slackware has always included the codecs for MP3 and Ogg decoding. That's one of the reasons I switched to Slack. I can play my MP3s right out of the box after a fresh install via Amarok or XMMS.

[devils casper]

Bzzzt. Slackware has always included the codecs for MP3 and Ogg decoding. That's one of the reasons I switched to Slack. I can play my MP3s right out of the box after a fresh install via Amarok or XMMS.

i didn't select FULL install and may be coz of this i missed mp3 codecs.
thanx for correcting me....



casper