Why are so many people using 4.x?

[usleepless at gmail.com]

Joseph,

> I notice a lot of references to version 4.x.  Is there any overwhelming
> reason
> why its use seems to be still popular.  I'm wanting to set up a server (just
> for play) on my home network using a PII machine.  Am I better off using an
> older version for such old equipment?  If so, do any particular versions
> stand out?

you have had plenty of response already. i just want to post my experience.

in late 2001, i installed 4.3 on a server and a couple of
workstations. i have upgraded them as time went by up to 4.11. no
problems, it runs runs runs.

i have been following the mailing-lists on a regular basis, and
decided 5.x was not me ( sorry guys ).

at the beginning of this year i upgraded my main workstation to 6.0
for the following reasons:
  - could not get the latest KDE to compile due to my own messing with
the packages
  - i needed kernel threading for mythtv ( can be done with
linuxthreads on 4.11 )

so far, 6.0 has been flawless for me. only thing i noticed was: gcc3.3
seems to be a lot slower than 2.95 ( i have no figures, could be my
imagination )

if your machine will be for play as you suggest, go for the latest &
greatest. if it fails, you could always try 4.11 later on.

regards,

usleep