Where can I find Linux on the net? Which version is best?
There are a number of archive sites and distributors with ftp sites where you can download Linux, though unless you have an ISDN connection or better I think spending the couple bucks for a CD is well worth the savings in time and trouble. Take a look at the FTP Archives and Distribution Sources on the Linux and UNIX Resources page for locations where you can get Linux off the net. If you’re just getting into Linux, or thinking about taking the plunge, there is a host of information available on the web that you really owe it to yourself to look into, as it will answer many of the questions you may have about what Linux is, hardware requirements, etc. For new users, the most important of these are the Linux FAQ, the Linux Information Sheet, the Linux Meta-FAQ, and the Linux Installation HOWTO. All of them should be considered required reading. As for which distribution is “best”, that’s about as subjective as you can get. I happen to use Red Hat, and like it, but many others like Slack
