On Sun, Mar 24, 2002 at 01:43:55PM -0600, Ben Bargabus wrote:
> Hi,
> I have to upgrade from a 2.2.x kernel to a 2.4.x kernel to gain some
> needed functionality.  Currently I'm running Caldera OpenLinux but I
> figure since I have to upgrade now would be a good time to switch
> distributions.  Anyway, asking which distribution is "best" would
> probably be useless and just start a never ending debate but I would
> like to hear any pros and cons you have run into with various distro's.
> Thanks,
> Ben.
> 
> PS this box is going to be functioning as a router/proxy between my LAN
> and the internet if that helps in forming comments.

Slackware makes it pretty easy to set up a very minimal install -- good for a router/firewall.  Debian makes it easy to manage dependancies if you're going to be upgrading packages a lot. 

just my $.02

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