Joey Rockhold wrote:

> I am re-learning linux in my spare time (I used to know Unix a long 
> time ago), and would like to set up a machine which starts with just 
> basics of linux.  After that point, I would like to install programs 
> as I need them.  For example, if I want to learn KDE, then only at 
> that point would I download and install KDE.
>
> Right now the best way I have come up to do this is using Redhat 
> Fedora Core 4, do a minimal install, and use yum to add packages as I 
> want them.  Does anyone know a better way to do this?  I am open to 
> any distribution that anyone thinks would be better at this also.
>
> Thanks.
> - Joey
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I'd like to second the Linux From Scratch (linuxfromscratch.org) idea.  
I'm basically self taught and it did take time, but I run LFS 6.1.  LFS 
is command line and Beyond Linux From Scratch helps you install X and 
whatever programs you choose.



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