Getting Linux

[penguin]

Last time I used linux I used the DSL (**** Small Linux) and ran it right off my computer desktop. Long story short it messed up my XP install and that was on a cab drive so I ruined the computer. I want to use linux again but have it all on a flash drive. What are some ways to avoid what happened before and should I use DSL again?

[WingedPanther]

There are a number of "Live" distros that can run off a USB drive or a CD/DVD-ROM. What kind of features are you looking for from your distro?

[Termana]

make sure you run it "live" and don't install it
edit: wp beat me to it
but im pretty sure dsl does live usb/cd
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[penguin]

I'm looking for a light disto since it's on a flash drive. It should be easy to use since I have never really used Linux before. I'm a C programmer so a disto with a compiler for it but I'm sure they all it.

[Chinmoy]

you can use linux mint. It has a c compiler inbuilt, and is light. Probably has options for the Xcfe environment.

[Turk4n]

Your linux destiny !

Noob
Ubuntu/Mint
1-time user
Ubuntu/OpenSuSE/Fedora/Mandriva/Mint/Debian
Normal User
OpenSuSE/Fedora/Mandriva/Zenwalk/Debian
Hardcore user
Arch/Gentoo/Slackware/CLI-Distros
Enthusiast user
LFS/Exherbo linux/Gentoo

Would be great if people could update the list !
LFS(Linux from scratch)
CLI(Command-Line Interface)

I use Arch linux, and I say the computer is fast; fast I say !

PS - THIS LIST IS ABOUT HOW HARD IT MIGHT BE TO USE THE DISTROS

[Jordan]

I disagree with your list Turk4n. I traversed it in reverse, starting with Slackware and ending with Ubuntu. There were only three flavors when I started: Slackware, Redhat and Debian.

[Turk4n]

I disagree with your list Turk4n. I traversed it in reverse, starting with Slackware and ending with Ubuntu. There were only three flavors when I started: Slackware, Redhat and Debian.

And you mean, ubuntu is harder to use than Slackware?

[Jordan]

No. Slackware 3.1 was incredibly hard for a n00b. However, I'm saying your path to enlightenment is backwards for me.

[Turk4n]

No. Slackware 3.1 was incredibly hard for a n00b. However, I'm saying your path to enlightenment is backwards for me.

I understood, however I felt you meant vise verso lol