Recent content by calden

Oops, missed that, maybe I should read before posting. I still think a kid should start with PHP though. Like you said the syntax is pretty close to C++ and I'm a big believer in learning how to fold a paper plane before building a rocket.

I also have 13 year old daughter, she was interested in web development and I started her out with PHP. PHP is a great for young people to start with as it encourages them to learn other technologies like Apache, Javascript, MySQL, HTML, secure sockets, Unix, FTP, SSH, ect. My daughter has...

I have tried almost every Linux distro listed on http://distrowatch.com, it's something of a hobby. With your hardware configuration I would recommend Zenwalk(Slackware), SalineOS(Debian) and when you feel comfortable enough then move on to one of the Bangs, ArchBang(Arch) or CrunchBang(Debian)...

Ubuntu and Mint are actually Debian based.

Your joking right?

You can also use Conky GUI if you don't want to VI the thing.

I really like Chrunchbang as well, I use Archbang now however because I wanted to use Arch instead of a Debian based platform. Same look and feel GUI wise though, I just love the look don't you.

Actually Ubuntu is based off of Debian. Debian is really more for the advanced user though, I personally use ArchBang for that reason. The great thing about Linux is you can choose which desktop environment you want for instance I use OpenBox. The same goes for Ubuntu, to change your Desktop...

Well it looks like it's time to start checking the HTML code before copying stuff into CLI.

I second that unless you plan on using your rig for games then go for Nvidia.