Linux: best linux distribution
best linux distribution
by haloo - 8/14/04 5:05 PMHi
I just wondering what is the best linux distribution for a linux newbie like me?? i have try install fedora core 2 but it drive me crazy though with the rpm installation..
So could anyone suggest simple distribution for a windows user like me..
Re: best linux distribution
by R. Proffitt
- 8/14/04 5:15 PM
In reply to: best linux distribution by haloo
Try KNOPPIX. Zero install, just boot the CD and use it.
Bob
Re: best linux distribution
by GRB - 8/15/04 4:51 AM In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by R. Proffitt
My first suggestion to anyone migrating to Linux is to visit LinuxISO.org and check out the various distro home pages and forums.
Since you asked an opinion though, I will offer mine. I currently use Slackware 10, Fedora Core 2, SUSE 9.1 pro, and even have Damn Small Linux installed and working well on an old machine. I won't go so far as to say any one of these are better than the other, I think each has its own pros and cons. I have also experimented with Mandrake 10 (many say this is the most "Windows Like") and Libranet. IMHO SUSE was the easiest to install, did the best job of recognizing my hardware and is easy to keep updated. http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=2 has both the SUSE live eval and personal edition for download. As Robert suggested, give the live eval a try, that way you can get a feel for the distro and will be able to see what hardware is detected, then if you like it install the personal edition.
Hope this helps some, and whatever disro you choose, have fun - Gary.
You seem to know quite a bit about running Linux,
by Gary Mickel - 11/1/08 7:59 AM In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by GRBI would be new to Linux if I am to purchase the OS, I am tired of the limits imposed by Windows XP and really have found I would not gain much by going to Vista. I had a new computer built with 4GB of memory and it has never run like it should as the XP pro will only utilize just under 3GB (2944) total, I have been told that Vista would utilize the full amount of memory and would operate easier but that to run Vista I would loose about 1GB to that OS. I have been looking at going to Linux but I do not know how to install or if it would have any issues with the memory or other Hardware in my PC. I probably could do the install myself with the correct instructions and I know it would be a lot less costly than buying a New version of Windows but I need to know that Linux would not have the Limits in Memory utilized like Windows does. I have not found anyone locally that knows anything about Linux or how to set it up or even how it uses the current hardware in a PC. Gary
it's actually free
by kittehz - 1/19/09 5:32 PM In reply to: You seem to know quite a bit about running Linux, by Gary MickelAlmost all Linux distros (OSes) are free.
And you don't need someone local to help you. Go to a site like linuxquestions.org or ubuntuforums.org or whatever is specific to the one you get. It's easy to install as long as you're not worried about offending people with stupid questions.
I think you (and all newbies) should get Fedora or Ubuntu. With 64-bit, I believe that both will use 4gb of RAM.
Also, Vista doesn't just waste that extra 1gb of RAM, it puts it to questionably OK use. In other words, its not worth the money, but is better than XP on a 4gb RAM machine.
Re: best linux distribution
by David Utidjian - 8/15/04 6:10 AM In reply to: best linux distribution by halooI agree with RP... if you are new to Linux and are having difficulty with package systems (RPM) then Knoppix is the way to go.
All of the most popular Linux distros are based on RPM (Red Hat, Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake).
There is also Debian and Gentoo which are not based on RPMs but have their own packaging systems. Debian and Gentoo are very very good but are not usually recommended for newbies because it requires a pretty good understanding of Linux and the command line tools.
What problem(s) were you having with RPM? For all of the RPM based distros there are tools both GUI and CLI for making life much easier. Easier even than Windows installers.
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Re: best linux distribution
by GRB - 8/15/04 7:26 AM In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by David UtidjianI guess I'm asking this question more to satisfy my own curiosity than anything else. I've seen Mr. Proffitt and now Mr Utidjian (both of whom's opinions I respect) recommend using Knoppix. I have used Knoppix on several occasions as a tool, and will say it detects hardware no other distro (that I have tried anyway) detects without some tweaking. I'm curious though, are you suggesting using knoppix as a live eval only? If so, is there a way to save documents and settings that I am unaware of? Or are you suggesting installing to the hard drive? I know this can be done, I haven't tried it myself, but have read the instructions and they seem fairly straight forward for someone with a bit of Linux know-how. I guess I'm asking if I am missing something, because I really do like Knoppix, but find running it from the cd too limited for a full time distro.
I can use KNOPPIX ....
by R. Proffitt - 8/15/04 7:38 AM
In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by GRB
And save files, configurations and more. In fact, the pack and go nature of this OS is evident with a CD and USB memory key...
With all due respect (GRB), it does this just fine and shows that you need to read more about Knoppix. Since it's on CD, I never worry about the OS becoming corrupt. I did read how to install to the hard disk, but that would negate one of its best features.
Bob
Re: I can use KNOPPIX ....
by GRB - 8/15/04 9:04 AM In reply to: I can use KNOPPIX .... by R. Proffitt
Thank you very much Mr. Proffitt. I have always used Knoppix as a tool and never considered using it as a full time distro. I will read up more on Knoppix.
Re: best linux distribution
by teyster2 - 10/8/04 5:35 PM In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by GRBI'd like to say I've used Knoppix and it was ok, but when installed to the hd does not perform the same nor does it detect hardware as well. I now use Xandros free circulation, a debian o/s with kde desktop and it is the best of all of them for detection of hardware except for Linspire, but Xandros is free. Everyone makes a big deal of installing debian but Xandros and Linspire are hassle free. I'm sure you'll like either.
That's my two cents,
Ted
There are many great ones but id recomend...
by thunderstruck1 - 8/12/05 5:50 PM In reply to: Re: best linux distribution by GRBId recomend Ubuntu (ubuntulinux.com). You can get them to ship it to you for free. (Remember that rich dude that went into space for 20$ million in 2002 or so? Well, he made ubuntu.) It has a live cd and an install cd.
Re: best linux distribution
by bukagedi - 8/20/04 1:44 AM In reply to: best linux distribution by halooSome knowledge about Linux packages, package installation and GNU tar balls is mandatory for all Linux distributions: I haven’t seen analog of Windows installer in Linux. Moreover, different Linuxes have different packaging systems.
RPM based Linux family is very wide and most popular members are: Fedora, RedHat, SuSE, Mandrake, ASPLinux.
Another branch is based on Debian packaging system: Debian, Libranet, Knoppix, Morphix.
List of available distributions is presented on: http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html.
Start studying with Morphix – you don’t need installation at all. Boot from CD and work.
Re: best linux distribution
by greg2243 - 8/20/04 2:07 AM In reply to: best linux distribution by halooBy far the easiest installation for Linux is Mandrake 10.0.2, simply download the three free cd's. Put #1 CD in your CD Rom and reboot to the CD. After a few very simple questions, sit back and the rest is automatic and painless. I have tried most all of the other versions and Mandrake is the best. Have fun!!
Re: best linux distribution
by josir - 8/20/04 3:48 AM In reply to: best linux distribution by halooThere's no best distribution in the Linux World. Each distribution has its own advantage over others.
If you a newbie, I recommend Mandrake 10. The installations is very easy and the user interface is much more clean and pratical than Windows.
RPMs installation is easier than other distributions.
Using Linux is a learn-and-try experience so my advice is to look for tutorials and how tos on Linux specialized sites.
Good Luck,
Josir Gomes
Re: best linux distribution
by jzents - 8/20/04 5:55 AM In reply to: best linux distribution by halooI am not a linux expert either. For that reason I really like SuSE. I have found the installations have been as easy as can be expected for Linux - usually that means no trouble. I have found the installation and update tool Yast to be usually helpfull and easy to use. I would definitely recommend SuSE to a beginner. Cheers!
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