Linux distro to run on VMware Workstation 10

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There are distros that are pre-built for you … like being given a fully functional car
(Think Ubuntu/Mint/Fedora/Suse/Peppermint/etc.)

Then there are distros that are likened to being given a bag of bits and a book and being told to build a car
(Think Arch/Slackware/etc.)

Gentoo is more like being given the tools to make your own custom parts to fill the “bag of bits” first :slight_smile:

LFS (Linux From Scratch) is like having the concept of a shovel explained, then sent out to build your own shovel, and start digging your own iron ore to smelt and make the tools to create your own custom parts…
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/

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Thanks for the explanation Mark.

As I said in my first post I’m a beginner so something more complete and and ready out-of-the-box like Mint was more suitable for me. And I’m liking it so far.

@ Emegra - maybe further down the line I’ll have a look at Gentoo, but not just now thanks… ;D