[Novalug] Ubuntu Dapper/Edgy vs. Fedora Core 6

[Bonnie Dalzell]

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007, Keith Bennett wrote:

KB >All -
KB >
KB >Any feedback or references to materials discussing the state of Fedora
KB >Core 6 vs. Ubuntu?  I'm looking for a stable distribution, but I want
KB >it to be current enough to have good laptop power support.
KB >
KB >I've been using Ubuntu Dapper for a few months.  In general, I like it
KB >a lot, but I've had some frustrating and time consuming problems
KB >regarding networking and graphical logins that have consumed a full
KB >three days work time.
Our experience with networking.

My husband who has a knack for networking just sat down with my Ubunty
Edgy installed ancient (ie $250 Gateway Solo) and it picked up our local
wireless network which is an Apple Airport and can now print to the
printer on the BigMac.

KB >
KB >Any thoughts about a good distribution for my needs?
KB >
KB >Thanks,
KB >Keith
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KB >

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