[mythtv-users] What's the best Linux variant to use for a full wipe and reload?

John Drescher drescherjm at gmail.com
Mon Sep 13 03:40:08 UTC 2010


> IMHO the best distro or OS (a distro is just a prepackaged version of a partucular OS) is the one you are familiar with.
>
> Myth can be made to run with just about any Linux variant these days. There is no "best", but a system you are familiar
> with will be easier to set up and get running, and diagnose problems with.
>
> It's like asking "what's the best color for an automobile?". In spite of Henry Ford's remark, there really is no answer.
> (He ultimately chose black, because he could buy black paint cheaper than the other original 3 colors the Model-T was
> available in).
>
> Of course you might decide to learn and become familiar with with a Linux variant you have not worked with before, in
> order to gain experience.
>
> Or you might decide to drive a purple polka-dot car, just to see what it's like.
>
> Only you can decide.
>

Fully agreed.

John


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