and where can i download it
2007-03-20 02:55:17 · 6 answers · asked by jorge a 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I use Ubuntu; http://www.ubuntu.com/ it seemed to do well installing as a Dual-Boot and then I removed windows completely after I got a feel for it. There will be some problems as you can read on the forums, but, people try to help you. So, think of a Dual-Boot which ever version you get.
Linux is built on a set "Kernel" Windows uses a Kernel also. Then other things are added to enhance the Software for what you need. So, all versions basically are quite similar to some extent. Though there are 2 different Desktop schemes (I guess that how to say), KDE and Gnome. Ubuntu uses the Gnome.
This link give a good list of different versions;
http://www.linuxbasis.com/distributions.html
It is no way exhaustive, there are many out there. I wanted to find you a link I seen not long ago, if, I do I will put it here. Any way the list also give a brief explain of each version listed.
I actually have Suse, Sam2005, and Ubuntu, but, Ubuntu was my main choice as it is free.
Here 3 more links. First two help you understand KDE and Gnome and the last more versions.
http://www.kde.org/
http://www.gnome.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions
2007-03-20 03:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I take a different approach, probably because I use linux for several different things.
First, if you just want to try and see how linux works and what it looks like. Download the Ubuntu Live CD and run it. It will let you run without even doing an install.
Second, What do you want linux to do for you?
If you want a SERVER, then there are several different items to consider. Security being a major one.
Red Hat, SuSe, CentOS, Fedora are all good distributions. Do you want support from the distributor? Then your choices get different answers.
If you want a supported DESKTOP/WORKSTATION installation, again the choices are different.
Do you want local support? Again different answers.
What is the best car and where can I buy it? ALL DEPENDS on answers only you can supply.
To get started and try it out as a desktop. Try several, many have "Live CD" versions which let you sample them without any issues of installation. Since all that is involved is downloading and burning an ISO CD why not take advantage?
Heck, Ubuntu will even send you those if you don't want to download them.
Try it out, figure out what you intend to do with it, narrow down what is best for YOU!
2007-03-20 03:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi my suggestion is go for Fedora core (red hat v9). When compared to Suse, Mandriva, Debian, Gento Red Hat is goo d. It is little hard to work when compared to the rest but its reliable and stable. You can download it from redhat site
2007-03-20 03:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by J J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the regular Enduser i recommed to use Ubuntu / Kubuntu
Best hardware recognition and two Window Manager to choose (Ubuntu -> Gnome, Kubuntu -> KDE)
http://www.ubuntu.com
http://www.kubuntu.org
Have fun
M.
2007-03-20 03:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Martin G. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to read this article;
http://www.goitexpert.com/entry.cfm?entry=The-Ubuntu-Craze-Is-Linux-Desktop-Ready
2007-03-20 02:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reccomend fedora or suse
http://www.opensuse.org
http://fedora.redhat.com
RJ
2007-03-20 11:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋