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Software => BSD, Linux, and Unix => Topic started by: liambiscuit on December 14, 2007, 09:19:14 PM
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this is an OPINION... state witch and a reason or 2 why. im dual booting ubuntu but would like to have a change
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The best linux is definitely kernel 2.6 :P
I've always gone with opensuse because it comes with the most preinstalled packages and has the best control panel I've seen for linux.
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i just went with ubuntu because it was the first one i found when i was googling.... and i want more than one responce :-p
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I've used Ubuntu, Puppy Linux, DSL, SuSE, Knoppix, SLAX, and have tried Arch but never got that working.
Ubuntu and OpenSuSE are my recommendations. They are both put together very well. Definitely distros worth starting out on.
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i haven't used many, but my fave is probably kubuntu, because kde is fun. :p
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That depends on what your looking for, ease of use then go with one of the Ubuntu, Suse, PClinux, Mandriva distro's will fill the bill. If you want to get into the inner workings of Linux like editing config files, then go with Slackware, anyone of the BSD distro's, or Gentoo those will give you a rewarding challenge.
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That depends on what your looking for, ease of use then go with one of the Ubuntu, Suse, PClinux, Mandriva distro's will fill the bill. If you want to get into the inner workings of Linux like editing config files, then go with Slackware, anyone of the BSD distro's, or Gentoo those will give you a rewarding challenge.
bsd is a unix variant, not linux.... but it can get the same thing accomplished. ;)
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liambiscuit,
Have you looked at DistroWatch ?
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major
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im not asking for what is best for me, but what is your PREFERRED linux/unix os.
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OpenSuSE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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what I like may be not what you like. This is very subjective. The best way to come up with a conclusion for yourself is to take all that is recommended in this thread (or some other distros), install them, play with them, and find your own nirvana.
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are you not getting what the op is saying...? What do you think is the best?
He's just trying to get an idea what the average person thinks is best...... ::) ::) ::)
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it would be better if this was a POLL i just want the most used/preferred linux out there!!! im using knoppix/windows myself (dual booting) but just isnt giving the satisfaction... yes i swiched from ubuntu to knoppix recently... just please answer your opininon...
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I like Ubuntu.
I'm dual booting 7.10 and XP Pro, and I'm using Ubuntu more often now.
I think it's because it's a lot more popular, and finding info and how-to docs is quite easy.
Also, it's the major Linux distro, or at least the one I heard about more often.
I like GNOME and how stable everything is. I might try Kubuntu at some point, because I've heard Linux MCE is built to go on top of it, and one day I'd like a decent (free!) Media Centre.
The thing that got me to jump in a try Linux was native support for reading and writing to NTFS, so I can easily edit, and add files to my windows partitions.
I like the idea of Beryl, but without a graphics card I'm limited to no effects at all :(
Tbh, I was amazed at how quickly the install went, and how simple it was to re-size the partitions with very little amounts of research. The one thing that did confuse me slightly was the partitioning screen. A bit more clarity there might really help things along, as a more graphical interface, like Disk Management in XP (right click My Computer -> Manage -> Disk Management) might appeal more to the more apprehensive of us. Who knows, I might learn how to code, and get one designed. That's the great thing about Linux in general, users can learn how to create things for it!
So yeah, to answer your question, Ubuntu 7.10.
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i thought we were on 7.04 feisty fawn...
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i thought we were on 7.04 feisty fawn...
Nope, it's been updated to 7.10 Gutsy Gibon, which now natively supports reading and writing to NTFS volumes.
7.10 was launched in October.
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OOOOOHHHHH.... wait...
you couldnt do that in 7.04?
ah well might as well spend the 7 or so hours downloading it on dial up. :D do they still have the .exe installer because (sid) i know youve responded to another one of my questions and i dont have any burnables avalable.... and i live like 20 miles from a store that sells them.... and i cant legally drive... so...ya.
ne ways someone tell me about their opinion on Knoppix. thats what im working on on this thread:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,48346.msg302398.html
but what do you think about it. it seems cool from the images and reviews ive read on it... but i want to know some peoples opinions on it about compatibility (with stuff like usb devices), Usability, etc.
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OOOOOHHHHH.... wait...
you couldnt do that in 7.04?
ah well might as well spend the 7 or so hours downloading it on dial up. :D do they still have the .exe installer because (sid) i know youve responded to another one of my questions and i dont have any burnables avalable.... and i live like 20 miles from a store that sells them.... and i cant legally drive... so...ya.
ne ways someone tell me about their opinion on Knoppix. thats what im working on on this thread:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,48346.msg302398.html
but what do you think about it. it seems cool from the images and reviews ive read on it... but i want to know some peoples opinions on it about compatibility (with stuff like usb devices), Usability, etc.
As far as I know, you could read and write to NTFS in 7.04, but it was experimental, and things needed d/l. In 7.10 you just mount the partition and off you go.
Why not buy some CD-R's from an online store and have them delivered? They come in handy all the time.
You could also upgrade from 7.04 to 7.10, there's quite a bit of stuff on the web about how to do that.
Oh, and with regards to Knoppix, I haven't got a clue. Ubuntu is my first Linux distro...
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You can also order a copy of Ubuntu on CD completely free of charge here.
https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
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i just went with ubuntu because it was the first one i found when i was googling.... and i want more than one responce :-p
you need to change to something else? that's because you are tired of it? or you just want to explore the various features that each distro might have?
If that's the case, just download one, anyone, and play with it. If not , i don't see the reason why you need to switch, unless the reason is because it can't do something that other distros can, which I doubt.
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ive used puppy linux, *censored* small linux, Ubuntu 7.04, and kubuntu....im a bit tired of the -buntus because the desktop is so FLAT.... atleast in my mind it is... dsl and puppy just are too small to do any real work with...
deerpark did i mention IM 12 YEARS OLD!? i cant drive. i dont have a credit card.... but i am the geekiest 12 year old you will ever meet that can solve a rubiks cube in 4 minutes....
so lets say i have my linux distro i want... how do i create a bootable floppy disk using windows XP?
and what the heck is wubi about?
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deerpark did i mention IM 12 YEARS OLD!? i cant drive. i dont have a credit card.... but i am the geekiest 12 year old you will ever meet that can solve a rubiks cube in 4 minutes....
No actually you didn't mention that. But I don't see how your age matters anyway. Like I said, The disc is FREE, as in no credit card needed. If you know your own address you can order one. I just did, just to test it. The only downside is that it can take up to ten weeks to arrive.
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really?
probably takes a month to ship it :D
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Dude...you're 12?!
Geekdom supreme.
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Give opensuse a try, if you're tired of all the buntu's. They've even got an online installation option and it just needs a floppy or flash drive..... suse is the best linux distro out there.
www.opensuse.org
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Dude...you're 12?!
Geekdom supreme.
he he he i know...
Give opensuse a try, if you're tired of all the buntu's. They've even got an online installation option and it just needs a floppy or flash drive..... suse is the best linux distro out there.
www.opensuse.org
ill try it michaewlewis