Love this Linux

I am running an old Pentium 120mhz with only a 1.2 gigabyte hard drive, and that is partitioned between DOS and Linux, and I needed a small footprint Linux that was both fast and stable. Peanut Linux was the answer to my prayers.

This distribution is perfect for beginners, especially those running old hardware, who don't have the disk space or resources to handle a major consumer Linux version like Corel or Caldera.

It's loaded with applications and features for the desktop user, requires little disk space, and has a revolutionary installation method that is perfect for Windows users looking to explore other options. I also like the fact that I can easily access (and use) my windows files when running Linux.

I use my computer mainly for internet browsing, and find myself often booting into Linux and using Netscape to do so because it is faster and more stable than my Windows 95.

I also check periodically for updates, as this distribution is well maintained and just keeps geting better. With new versions of the Linux kernel, xfree86, Netscape/Mozilla, and Gnome or KDE all here or soon to arrive I suspect things will continue to improve at a rapid pace, so a system like this that is easy to update is good to have.

Finally, the website is really well done, offering great links, and plenty of add on packages for those who want to further explore and educate themselves. I've recently recompiled my kernel for the first time (a beta version of the new kernel which makes things even faster, though a bit less stable -but wait til they work the bugs out!)

It's great that there is someone out there trying to make a Linux that will make sense to the average joe and not just an elite group of techies! No its not ready to challenge Windows yet as the dominant operating system for the consumer desktop, but Peanut Linux is a great demonstration of the potential that is there for Linux to be an efficient, stable, easy to use, and complete desktop OS.