[mythtv-users] Re:linux distro

[J. Donavan Stanley]

Duncan wrote:

>>I use Slackware. Aside from getting the ivtv stuff 
>>functioning properly, I have had no issues. There 
>>seem to be alot more people posting with issues 
>>related to red hat/fedora than other distros. I don't 
>>know if that is reason enough to draw a conclusion 
>>against using redhat/fedora.
>>    
>>
>
>Wondered the same thing myself. I found my Slackware installation to be
>a lot easier than my previous Red Hat install.
>
>0.13 went in with no complaints and has been up (and getting hammered)
>since the day it was released. 
>
>I'll agree with the others though and say it's a matter of choice. But
>if you want to get your hands a little dirty - you might be pleasantly
>surprised.
>
>  
>
I personally use Vector Linux on my Myth boxes, which is a slimmed down 
version of Slackware and things work great.  Not having the added bloat 
of your typical distros helps allot as well.