which distro is better for ZM??

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craver84
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which distro is better for ZM??

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Hi everyone,
I want to install ZM on a dedicated PC (it's an old PC) with only the necessary packages...
Which distro should I use?
I tought about Damn Small...
Paolo
jameswilson
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Post by jameswilson »

id advise the mandriva live cd
James Wilson

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craver84
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Post by craver84 »

thanks jameswilson... only 2 questions:

- is Mandriva free? as I see here http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=mandriva, it isn't...
- why should I use a livecd distro instead of installing linux on an HD?

Paolo
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Lee Sharp
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Post by Lee Sharp »

Mine! Mine damnit! Only Mine!!!
Seriously, who do you have close by to help you? Go with what they know... If no one, I like Ubuntu, but they really screwed up with Hardy, so I recommend one version back. (Gutsy, 7.10) Good community support, and ready built zoneminder debs.
PatMcLJr
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Post by PatMcLJr »

I like fedora, but I am getting worn out with all the upgrades.
I just finished redoing my ZoneMinder with the Centos guide in the ZoneMinder Wiki.

I had it running Ubuntu 8.04 but it seemed a bit heavy for me and I am more used to "the RedHat way" , yea, run what ya know.

So far so good with Centos, it's trimmed down. I need some tips on harding so that's got to be next.

Best of Luck,
Pat Jr.
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