[olug] Installing multiple linux distros...

[T. J. Brumfield]

> CentOS is the primary distro I use.  Aside from a glitchy network
> driver for the Realtek 8138/8139 integrated NIC on the AMD SB700/770
> chipsets I've not had to mess with drivers at all.  That driver really
> isn't CentOS's fault either.  It does run behind on kernel versions
> but hey, it's a server distro, stability and long-life wins.  You're
> always free to roll your own :)
>
> Aaron

There are those that prefer old versions because they feel old
versions are inherently more stable. Others prefer bleeding edge
because they feel that they will have the most features, and the
latest fixes. Honestly, I'm not sure there is a huge difference in
stability between the two unless package maintainers make the effort
to backport fixes without backporting new features. There are people
who maintain older kernel lines for exactly that reason, but overall
even new kernel releases are pretty stable.

Most major distros and projects within the Linux-verse implement a
feature-freeze before releasing to focus on fixing bugs without adding
any features. I'm not sure that intentionally running old versions
gives you any benefits.

But to each their own. The beauty of Linux is that you're afforded
that choice to do as you please.

-- T. J. Brumfield