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  I have been very impressed with Ubuntu.  It is based on Debian and 
uses apt which I think is great.  I haven't used too many of the latest 
distros as a desktop (the last was FC2 and I use mandrake 9.2 at 
home... should upgrade) but I like the way it works with USB memory and 
disks.  I have to su umount to get rid of a USB key device on Mandrake 
and had the same problem on FC2.  You don't want to have to explain how 
to enter a root command in a terminal over the phone if you don't have 
to.  :-)

The organization that sponsors Ubuntu is a pack of raging America 
hating liberals.  If that doesn't put you off I would recommend it.  I 
personally like my Linux ideology free.

I have several extra copies of their disto package.  I'll mail you a 
copy if you like.

Mark


On Dec 22, 2004, at 11:54 AM, Kevin Carstensen wrote:
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>
>   You could show them Ubuntu.  Once they're used to it at home they
> can have a LiveCD to take the linux they know with them to use and
> show.  Nice clean Debian system.  It's "hip" too, I think young people
> would like it.
> -- kevin
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