Want to start with Linux...
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: absonic
I'm using Windows for 4 years now. It suites my needs, but stories of almost all people who use Linux that it is way better poked my curiosity, and i just want to try it...
So my questin is - what distribution is most user friendly for a n00b, a beginner, is it harder to use than MS WINDOWS, uhm, what are the advantages and what are the bad sides? Some special HIGH hardwares requirements or?...
Tnx for the replies in advance :w00t::dabs:
Posted by: fstokebanget
I suggest you start with Ubuntu
Posted by: Giveaway
I suggest you start with Ubuntu
good advice.
ubuntu is really simple and good
go for it
Posted by: zapjb
PCLinuxOS ftw! :01: See my sig.
Posted by: elektROnik
ubuntu...
Posted by: DKre8ive1
Another for ubuntu and since it has the synaptic application manger installing things becomes a lot easier if you are used to the add and remove programs in windows.
They also have a live cd version so you can try it without having to install it on your harddrive. :)
Posted by: Artemis
most modern distro's now come with a LiveCD capability so that you can insert the disc then boot the O/S directly into the computers memory without installation. As zap said for new users PCLOS is one of the simplest to set up, but out of them all ubuntu combines ease of use and alot of support forums, the one thing that maybe tough about ubuntu is the desktop environment Gnome is unusual if you come from a Windows background but then there is Kubuntu with the KDE desktop manager . To get a better idea have a look at
www.distrowatch.com they list and rate all the latest Linux distributions.
Posted by: zapjb
The PCLOS user forum is vastly more Linux n00b friendly than the billionaires' distro.
Posted by: cow_dung
get ubuntu 7.10, very easy to use, use about 10gb for it
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Posted by: Morer
If you're using linux for the first time I suggest you go through some tutorial / read some website where they explain the structure of unix and the file structure of linux and how things work in linux (like how devices are treated as files and other stuff). Also learn the useful commands and keyboard shortcuts and check whether any hardware component you have is incompatible/has some issues before going ahead with the install. This will save you from a lot of frustration.
As per which distro to get, I tried several (incl. PCLinuxOS 2007) and I'm now very happy with ubuntu 7.10. Also, if you run into any kind of problem or need to know how to install a specific software, it's very likely that you'll find the solution by searching google/ubuntu forums or asking in the #ubuntu IRC chat room on irc.freenode.net (when it isnt too hectic)
Posted by: zapjb
I've pretty much restrained my pen here so far. But not any more.
I'm a firm believer that any Linux is better than no Linux.
But switching from one billionaire backed OS to another is asinine.
Sure Canonical is better than M$.
But implementation of features suggested by the user base is almost as much out of touch.
Want direct input to your OS developement? If you picked Ubuntu, sorry you're SOL. :noes:
Posted by: waulu
Ubuntu has a big community
Posted by: tusks
zapjb is somewhat right. Ubuntu does have a large community of followers which makes support really easy for the beginner but I personally didn't like it for several reasons. Anyways, I'd recommend SuSE. I don't care what everyone is saying about this deal with Microsoft, I still loved SuSE 10.1. PCLinuxOS looks interesting, I'd give it a shot if I was a beginner. Best thing to do is try a few distros and see which one you like the most.
Posted by: yozshura
I'd advise not to try SuSE. It seems easy to use at the first sight with the centralized YaST control center, but if Yast goes crazy ... it's quite an unpleasant experience to troubleshoot it. Otherwise Yast is slow and resource consuming.
Just did a update on openSUSE 10.3 yesterday and kwin just didn't load. I was like wtf, where all my windows go ...
Final word is go for Ubuntu if you are absolute new to Linux.
Posted by: zapjb
PCLOS is easier & faster than Ubuntu with better hardware recognition.
Posted by: DasFox
Check out Distrowatch if you don't know it: http://distrowatch.com/
Start with Ubuntu, and later check some others out too.
I wrote this post on Linux:
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/f-linux-section-54/t-linux-new-users-281046
It's across quite a few PC forums, I recently updated the links on it, and they should all be working.
Posted by: zapjb
Ok I'm putting my foot down. All these "start with Ubuntu" posts are making me sick. :sick:
PCLinuxOS is superior in most every way to Ubuntu.
And the PCLOS forum is by far Linux n00b friendlier. :01:
Posted by: DasFox
Ok I'm putting my foot down. All these "start with Ubuntu" posts are making me sick. :sick:
PCLinuxOS is superior in most every way to Ubuntu.
And the PCLOS forum is by far Linux n00b friendlier. :01:
OK OK don't bite my head off, start with PCLinuxOS then, hey it's #1 at distrowatch right now too.
Nice kitty, nice kitty... :O
Posted by: DefX
PCLinuxOS is superior in most every way to Ubuntu.
Ok, I'll bite. In not so many words, how is PCLinuxOS superior to Ubuntu in many ways?
Posted by: dnero73
PCLinuxOS looks pretty good i will try it
Posted by: zapjb
PCLinuxOS is superior in most every way to Ubuntu.
Ok, I'll bite. In not so many words, how is PCLinuxOS superior to Ubuntu in many ways?
Compare the OS & forums for yourself. That's how I decided. And I did start with Ubuntu.
Posted by: DasFox
The very first time I tried Linux was Phatlinux.
http://phatlinux.com/
I was like WOOO COOL
After that I'm not sure what real distro I installed and used. It was either RH, Mandrake, or Suse.
I don't run Linux anymore, but I plan to get back into it, but I'll most likely run a bunch of them in VMware Workstation.
Posted by: zapjb
Imo running/installing Linux inside of M$ Windows defeats most of the benefits of running Linux natively. Namely security, stability & lower hardware requirements.
Posted by: raspberry1331
Ubuntu is the ugliest distro ever, I'm sick from their default desktop. Not that it's not easy to change:-).
Posted by: saqib
the better option ll b to start with live destro of any popular flavour .
Posted by: pifpaf
Ubuntu is the ugliest distro ever, I'm sick from their default desktop. Not that it's not easy to change:-).
i agree :D... i use kubuntu (KDE enviroment).
Posted by: kloot
Ubuntu is the ugliest distro ever, I'm sick from their default desktop. Not that it's not easy to change:-).
i agree :D... i use kubuntu (KDE enviroment).
I hate KDE! :o I much prefer Gnome, or even Xfce (currently running) :)
Posted by: pifpaf
i agree :D... i use kubuntu (KDE enviroment).
I hate KDE! :o I much prefer Gnome, or even Xfce (currently running) :)
xfce is nice too.:)
Posted by: Xhester
I hate KDE! :o I much prefer Gnome, or even Xfce (currently running) :)
xfce is nice too.:)
KDE is good but Gnome is easyer,but i like xfce too :D
Posted by: C.H.A.O.S
I'm sure that the thread owner is confused, he lost the way between all these opinions and recomendations. I'm just Linux begginer and I tried alot of distribuions but I was very comfort with PCLinuxOS it is very easy and fast too.