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Is this possible with Linux?

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Infohawk

Lifer

Is there a linux distribution out there that does not require any command line use by the user, whether it be in the installation or post-installation phase?

I've been using Debian and Win98 for a while. I like Debian as a learning tool and a hobby, but for everyday use it's a pain in the ass to have to fiddle with the command line all the time. I'm looking for a distro that will not require me to compile ANYTHING or do anything via the command line. This probably isn't possible yet right? Tell me if I'm wrong.

If it's not possible, which distro requires the least compiling (Debian packages seem to not exist for many packages) and the least bash-prompt activity.

Thanks
 
Id have to say Mandrake, but that will have you use the command line *sometimes*. There virtually a gui front end for everything, you just gotta look, and *gasp* probably install a few from the command line. Sorry but its part of Linux🙂
 
Why would you want to? The command line apps are what make Linux so great like being able to automate and script anything and having everything produce easily parsable text, sure some of the GUI ones like Evolution are good too but you lose so much if you ignore the cli.

I find myself having a cmd or cygwin shell open all the time in 2K because using the unix command line tools are so much easier than fighting with their GUI counterparts.

And realistically if you ignore the cli you just screw yourself, because eventually something will go wrong (it's inevitable) and you will have no idea how to fix it.

And it keeps your touch typing skills up, which is a good thing =)

(Debian packages seem to not exist for many packages)

I have no idea what you're installing, I have like 3 apps that didn't have Debian packages (and 2 of them are commercial ones I bought so they can't be)
 
In my brief evaluation of Mandrake 8.2, it seems like they built GUIs for just about everything.

In my equally brief evaluation of Red Hat 7.3, I'm surprised they are still somewhat backward in this area. While they do have some GUIs for administration, it seemed nowhere nearly as comprehensive as SuSE or Mandrake.

So based on my experience, I think either Mandrake 8.2 or SuSE 8.0 should fit the bill.
 
Purchase Mandrake or Redhat. Then it comes with enough Tech Support to help you out if you need it. Both companies have very good Tech support. Buying Linux is not a sin and the support you recieve is incredible.
 
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