2007-08-16 05:14:32 · 5 answers · asked by 526F686974 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You will have to try different distros for yourself to find out. Most people try several different distros before they find one they really like. I have tried Red Hat, SuSe, Xandros, and Debian. I really did not like the RPM based distros like Red Hat and SuSe because I found them very difficult and time consuming to configure.
I liked Xandros, I was very comfortable using it. It was very easy to install things and get things working, but I found that I could not do as much as I could in SuSe.
I decided that since Xandros was Debian based I would give Debian a try. I installed Debian Etch and after a little research I was able to get everything working in just a few minute. Packages are updated frequently. I have access to over 18,000 packages that can can installed with just a few mouse clicks. Also with Debian and Debian based distros package dependencies are automatically installed as well as the package, so everything works with a single install.
If you have questions or need help setting up a Linux system feel free to e-mail me. If you are interested in trying Debian I would be happy to walk you through the entire process. I do not advise using Gentoo though until you really know what you are doing, it is not intended for beginners.
2007-08-17 18:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Onikazi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've never used Linux before, Ubuntu or Fedora would probably be the distros you want to try out.
You could also try a LiveCD so you can play around and see if it works on your computer without having to install anything.
2007-08-16 05:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of your question...I would highly suggest Ubuntu or openSuse. Both are very good. Ubuntu is easier to use but openSuse comes with tons of fully-loaded stuff so you have "less" to learn but "more" to get use to. Suse is very nice and looks WAYYYYYYYY better than ubuntu out of the box.
They also have a very strong user base and busy forums so you'll find newb help easily.
2007-08-16 05:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest Ubuntu. It is made very much for user friendlyness so if you are new to Linux this one will be the best before get into more complex distros.
Have Fun
Adam
2007-08-16 05:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Adam Tuffin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution
2007-08-16 05:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by carlosdavid 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋