Hi guys what's up?
I wanted to know is someone could help me by telling me which Linux distibution is best for me? I study computers, and I want to enlarge what I know by using what most people think the best OS out there. I would like to create a multi-boot on my current PC. And I would like Linux to be one of my OS installed on there. But the truth is, I only used Linux a bit and that was in school it wasn't an actuall distribution but a Live CD. I study networking, and I'm building up to be a Network Administrator.
Can someone help me find a Linux distribution that matches this:
- Great beautiful GUI
- Easy and simple to use setup
- Will help me in my networking studies
- Works with most hardware
I really want a gorgeous GUI, simple and easy to use with a good/great networking background to help me with my studies. Please tell me the distribution and the link.
Thank you so much!!
2007-12-29 05:40:41 · 10 answers · asked by skins_baller 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Guys thank you for all of your input!! I love them, I've been reviewing your responses and decided I will go with:
- Mandriva and Ubuntu... but one last question. Which one is better of the two.
And what's the difference between those two and Fedora?
2007-12-29 11:25:31 · update #1
The underlying KDE or GNOME will be the same for both, themes you can download afterwards so don't get too excited about "beautiful". Networking tools you can add and experiment later.
For the base distribution you want the one that will best:
- identify and setup your hardware with minimal fuss
- have setup tools that make it easy to find where to make the changes you want to make
- include several environments, like KDE, Gnome, IceWM so you can see which you like best
- find and install software not included
I've used Mandriva since 2001 and been happy with it on desktops and a laptop. But I use IPcop on the router box, it is actually a specialized release in itself.
2007-12-30 01:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Fred F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you claim to be new at Linux. And your first item in your list is a GUI, I would suggest Novell's SuSE or you could get a Dell machine loaded with Ubantu.
RedHat is very good. You could go out and get a cheap P-3 or P-4 box and put several distro on it and learn to compare each.
As for networks --- you are more likely be using the terminals for quick monitoring. So find an editor that you like. Emacs is quite good. VI is standard. For an IDE, I like Anjuta, but that is just me.
2007-12-29 05:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one, it is free, pretty and very easy for Windows users to learn:
Under the hood, it's actually Ubuntu, another great Linux Distro. It is a Live CD with the hard drive installer right on the desktop.
Have Fun!!!
2007-12-29 05:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The GUI provided by the distribution doesn't really matter that much because you can alter it to look like how you want. Take a look at distrowatch.com and see what people say about various distributions.
Try different distributions and see which one suits you best. Personally I can recommend Mandriva. You can download CD and DVD images from their site.
2007-12-29 05:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mac and linux junkie, and I would say the best version for your style is Ubuntu or Kubuntu. The difference between these two is slight, however I lean more towards the Kubuntu as it has more programs available. I hope this helps you and congratulations on joining the linux family!
You can got to ubuntu.com for more info.
2007-12-29 05:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nathan G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with the simple and easy to use - U/Kubuntu. FIgure out how to use it and get the basics down. Then decide if you want to go into more depth. If so, and you want flashy, technically challenging stuff, Arch, Sabayon or Gentoo will keep you busy for quite a while. And THEN you will really start learning Linux. (I am still at the Ubuntu stage myself.)
2007-12-29 13:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sp II Guzzi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ubuntu 7.10 would best suit you. It has 3D desktop effects that are both productive and VERY fun to use! Ubuntu's GNOME desktop enviroment is beautiful and actually exciting to work with. The best part about Ubuntu's software is that hundreds of programs, games, utilites, and extensions are available through the add/remove applications program, with a easy-to-use auto installer.
2007-12-30 12:50:54 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ubuntu based distros are the easiest to install apps
all linux is great but think about what you want to install after the fact thats were linux can be difficult
2007-12-29 16:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by linux_up 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have u ever worked on a KDE desktop?
there nice...almost like windows....with a start menu...nd all...
but yeah good kde is kubuntu
but if u want linux good interface.....ubuntu....
i thought this as really cool....um...there's this distro of linux called DreamLinux...its just like a mac interface....but has linux programs.....anyways i think i helped u a bit i guess...
um....theres an ubutnu family check them all out....
2007-12-29 05:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by blahblahblah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best one for you to start with is http://www.ubuntu.com . It doesn't get any easier and prettier. Later, when managing web/FTP/ecommerce servers you may prefer something more like Redhat Enterprise Linux.
2007-12-29 05:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋