Computers Any Linux users here?

DaveNull · 12-19-2012, 06:15 PM

I've never had to use Red Hat (and don't see it happening) but I'm curious. Other than using yum for the package manager are there substantial differences between that and Debian based Linux?

htismaqe · 12-19-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveNull

I've never had to use Red Hat (and don't see it happening) but I'm curious. Other than using yum for the package manager are there substantial differences between that and Debian based Linux?

RedHat (and Fedora) are both RPM for package management so completely different really from Debian and derivatives (ie. Ubuntu).

scorpio · 12-19-2012, 10:22 PM

I generally use CentOS for enterprise stuff.

But if you really want to learn how linux works under the hood, I suggest you do a scratch install of either Arch or Gentoo. You'll hate it, and then you'll love it.

**AustinChief** · 12-20-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio

I generally use CentOS for enterprise stuff.

But if you really want to learn how linux works under the hood, I suggest you do a scratch install of either Arch or Gentoo. You'll hate it, and then you'll love it.

Didn't think about that but good advice.

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DaveNull Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $10005610	I've never had to use Red Hat (and don't see it happening) but I'm curious. Other than using yum for the package manager are there substantial differences between that and Debian based Linux?
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scorpio Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $9498509	I generally use CentOS for enterprise stuff. But if you really want to learn how linux works under the hood, I suggest you do a scratch install of either Arch or Gentoo. You'll hate it, and then you'll love it.
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