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Jacques L. Yerby wrote:
> Aloha,
> 
> I'm a retiree with some things I'd like to try.
> 
> My background:  computer operations and management (USAF), computer 
> security (Space Shuttle); software development (Army Helicopter Improvement
> Program); software & network admin (GSA @ Hickam, PH, and Wheeler); and 
> instructor (HPU).
> 
> Years ago I bought the infamous Slackware Linux Bible and installed Slackware 
> on my PC (Compaq I think).  I did it manually to include a phone dialer 
> (remember them?)
> 
> Now I am running SuSe 10 on a Sony VAIO desktop with Windows XP Home.
> I also have a Gateway Laptop with XP Pro and a brand new MacBook dual-core
> Intel with the latest version of OS X.  This brings me to what I want to do.
> 
> Some questions:
> 1. You guys have been partial to Ubuntu in the past.  What is/are the more
> popular easy to install distributions these days?
> 
> 2.  I usually pre-allocate my partition space for Linux.  I don't trust auto 
> partitioning.  What's a recommended partition size for Linux?
> 
> 3.  I'm assuming that I can install Linux on an external USB2 drive and plug i
> it in to boot on my laptop.
> 
> 4.  Multiple Linux boots:  Are most distributions similar enough that one can 
> install then into the same partion(s) and give each kernel a different name 
> in the /boot directory?  Or would it be better to create a separate /boot for 
> each distribution.  I am assuming that /usr /var /etc and the rest are pretty 
> standard across the Linux universe or am I wrong.
> 

######
> 5.  Can one put freeBSD on an external USB2 drive?

Yes you can.  If you have FreeBSD questions send query to 
questions at freebsd.org Or go to the FreeBSD.org website and gat on the 
questions list.  Many saavy folks on there from around the world.

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> The rest are MacBook questions.
> 
> 1.  Is there a special distribution for Intel Macs or will any distribution 
> run under Boot Camp?
> 
> 2.  Will Linux run under the Parallel software?
> 
> 3.  Is there a standalone distribution for the Intel Mac?  I guess this is a 
> variation of #1 above.
> 
> 4.  I am assuming that here also I can install onto an external USB or 
> Firewire
> drive to save space on the smallish internal drive. 
> 
> I have 4 palm sized HD models designed for laptops:  2 @ 40GB, 1 60GB
> and 1 120GB.  I saw a nice 160GB palm sized HD at Costco for about $130
> a few weeks ago.
> 
> Anyway, suggestions are appreciated.
> 
> Mahalo,
> Jacques L. Yerby
> USAF Ret.
> Punchbowl
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