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| 750418 | 2009-02-23 01:38:00 | Hello, i want to download Linux, but i'm not sure which one is the best because there is like 10 different versions. Anybody here know? | LarsJohann (13010) | ||
| 750419 | 2009-02-23 01:41:00 | If you're new to linux, I'd probably give Ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com/) a go, there is also Linux Mint (http:) which is based off ubuntu. | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 750420 | 2009-02-23 01:48:00 | I am new to Linux as well and 2 weeks ago installed Ubuntu 8.10 on my machine in a dual boot setup with XP Pro. Everything works fine except the USB wireless connection which I am still playing with. Am using an ethernet connection from the ADSL/Router till I sort the wireless but printer works just fine and for most of what I do ( docs, sheets, mail, browse and music) it seems to work quicker than XP, not that what I do is very processor intensive. Its different but a whole new set of things to learn which is a good thing for an aging old fella like me. |
davehold (13001) | ||
| 750421 | 2009-02-23 02:36:00 | there is like 10 different versions. There a LOT more than 10. Not "Versions" but "Distributions" http://www.linux.org |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 750422 | 2009-02-23 02:50:00 | There a LOT more than 10. Not "Versions" but "Distributions" http://www.linux.org And people say Windows is confusing with so many "versions" :lol: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 750423 | 2009-02-23 03:10:00 | Best to stick with one of the main distributions: Fedora, openSUSE, Mandriva, Ubuntu or if you are a bit geeky Debian or Slackware. Most distro's are based on one of these. Download a live cd (most have them these days) and run it without touching your hard drive (runs from the cd - something Microsoft will never do with Windows). If you like what you see, you can install it to your hard drive. Backup any important files before you though just in case... I personally like openSUSE or Mandriva and PCLinuxOS (based on Mandriva) is a nice and friendly distro. Wireless card support has been a bit suspect until recently. I have read reports that Linux Mint is good with wireless detection. |
dolby digital (5073) | ||
| 750424 | 2009-02-23 05:40:00 | Linux Mint :) | Netsukeninja (13296) | ||
| 750425 | 2009-02-23 08:43:00 | And people say Windows is confusing with so many "versions" :lol: The versions in MS Windows are all about MS making money by charging for additional features. There is really only one version of Linux - what ever the latest kernel version is. By definition Linux is the kernel only. However there are lots of different distributions where it is all about choice - but they all use the same basic kernel. |
johnd (85) | ||
| 750426 | 2009-02-23 08:56:00 | The versions in MS Windows are all about MS making money by charging for additional features. There is really only one version of Linux - what ever the latest kernel version is. By definition Linux is the kernel only. However there are lots of different distributions where it is all about choice - but they all use the same basic kernel. How much different is then Mandriva from PCLOS? Thanks |
notechyet (4479) | ||
| 750427 | 2009-02-23 08:56:00 | The versions in MS Windows are all about MS making money by charging for additional features . There is really only one version of Linux - what ever the latest kernel version is . By definition Linux is the kernel only . However there are lots of different distributions where it is all about choice - but they all use the same basic kernel . Thats true, but Windows Vista for example still uses the same "Base Unit" . And of course MS charge for different versions, Windows costs $ while Linux is free . (no real brain drain there) This has been brought up many times - what Distro is the best to use - well that depends on the persons needs, some want a simple to use OS, others want all the bells and whistles . If some one asks how many versions of Vista are there, you can answer . I have no problem with Linux, just theres so many more distro's, which to some people is more confusing . Hell I use both linux (basic use) and windows - no big deal . |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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