text: linux - which one? well i am thinking about installing a linux distro on a old computer. though i am not sure which one i should use - some of the ones that are in my mind are: -mandriva -gentoo -fedora -knoppix  any thoughts/comparisons on the above linux distros? last time i ran linux on a machine i was using slackware, that was a while back it depends on how you will use it if you want it as a srver fedora is the best if you want it for home use mandriva is suitable if you don't need to install linux you can use knoppix live cd.  and after all i recommend you to have a look at arabian a magnificent live-cd that could be also installed. it contains tons of programmes. you can found it at http://arabian.arabicos.com you can visit some comparison sites