This is the SLUUG Frequently-Asked Questions, with answers to commonly asked questions.

[TODO: Is there an existing SLUUG FAQ somewhere?]

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• What is SLUUG's purpose?

Our purpose is to promote UNIX and Open Systems.

• What do I need to do to become a member?

To be a voting member, you must attend 2 meetings in the previous calendar year.

• Do I have to be a member to attend a meeting?

No. All SLUUG meetings are free and open to the public.

• Why isn't there a separate mailing list for Linux questions?

Because most Linux questions are really UNIX questions. Or in other words,

so you can get the wisdom of the long-time UNIX readers. Otherwise, the 
long-time UNIX users might not read the Linux list and see the question.

• Which groups are official SLUUG groups?

• Why are there so many LUGs in Saint Louis?

• Which Linux distro should I use?

It's recommended to start out with a run-from-CD version of Linux

to try it out without having to worry about installing it, or making 
it co-exist with Windows. Knoppix is the most popular run-from-CD 
version of Linux.

If you want to install Linux to your hard drive, start with a 
desktop-oriented version such as Xandros, Ubuntu, Linspire, 
Mandrake, etc.

If you are building a server, it is recommended to use Debian or 
Red Hat Enterprise Linux.