John N - (Thorough Presentation) Puppy Linux, Demonstrated Wary 5 Distribution Features: - Can run from CD (runs in memory) - John's preference, especially for security in public areas; e.g. schools, hotels - Includes Word Processing and Spreadsheet software compatible with Microsoft Office - Includes pdf reader - Does not Include Presentation software Sites: General - www.puppylinux.org Other puppy distributions - http://puppylinuxnews.org/ (approx 20 versions available) Mint Linux, Demonstrated Mint 10 Distribution Features: - Can run from CD (runs in memory) for security in public areas; e.g. schools, libraries, hotels - Requires 1/2 Gig Memory or higher Sites: General - http://www.linuxmint.com/ ============================================================================================ Jared M. - SUSE Linux, Demonstrated Open SUSE 11.3 Distribution Uses SUSE initially because of strong ties to work Features: - YaSTZ Control, GUI Configuration Screen is available for system managment - YaSTZ Control, more control via the command line version - Strong user base, uses email to discuss bugs, features more than forums Sites: General - http://www.opensuse.org/en/ ============================================================================================ Gil A. - Ubuntu Linux, Demonstrated Ubuntu 9.04 Distribution Uses Ubuntu because it is the most popular according to Linux Format Magazine Features: - easy to learn/use - APT for downloads, upgrades Sites: General -http://www.ubuntu.com/ ============================================================================================ Bib M - (Thorough Presentation) Fedora Linux, Demonstrated Fedora 14 Distribution Bob downloaded and installed the distribution during the meeting (impressive) and then demonstrated it Bob runs different Linux distributions via external USB drives Features: - Open Office Included - Evolution Included - Codex are not included Sites: General -http://fedoraproject.org/ ============================================================================================