From: dhtapp <dhtapp@...>
Date: 2004-04-28T06:34:03+09:00
Subject: Ruby on (SuSE?) Linux

List,

I've decided it's time to do a Nuke-and-Pave on my XP box.  I'm about to
attempt my very first Linux installation.

I have some experience as a user of both Solaris and Mac OS/X, but I've
never attempted to set up or administer such a machine.  (Well, I set up Mac
OS/X, but that's about as tough as plugging in a toaster.)

After looking at the various brands, I've about decided that SuSE is the
best way for me to go, but I haven't purchased anything yet.  (Yes, I've
been to the linuxiso site, but I'm thinking a detailed manual is a really
good idea the first time around.)

Since Ruby is one of the two principal reasons for having a machine (Java
being the other), I'm looking for any advisements, starting with "It doesn't
work on SuSE, you dolt!" and getting more detailed from there.

I apologize for the rank amateurishness of the question; please feel free to
reply privately.

Thanks!

- dan