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Simple Poll: What linux do you use/which do you think is the best?
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5. January 2006 @ 07:57 |
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I'm trying to find a good version of Linux to use, I have used both Ubuntu 5.10 and SUSE Linux 9.3 and 10. And have enjoyed them both. I was wondering what community members think is the best version they have used/want to use.
Scott
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rundata
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5. January 2006 @ 10:54 |
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i personally have used suse redhat unbuntu and dsl ubuntu is really good it has nice installer features and is good for windows people who are converting or playing. I use DSL because i can just pop in my flash disk and boot to linux wherever i need. well most the time :)
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zugzwang
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5. January 2006 @ 11:59 |
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ive used redhat, mandrake, suse and am currently on slackware and im liking it!
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Daniel_G
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5. January 2006 @ 12:35 |
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The best linux distro's for me have been Debian, SuSE and Mandrake/Mandriva.
Though i now prefer stuff like Freebsd/Openbsd (and other proper Unix stuff)
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wangwen
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6. January 2006 @ 10:39 |
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I have been use AS3, SuSE and Mandrake/Mandriva, I like those all, and now I will try debian and cenos
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6. January 2006 @ 10:46 |
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for me it has to be Mandriva/Mandrake, but that doesn't even come close to the awesome Solaris :)
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules *** |
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6. January 2006 @ 11:39 |
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What makes Solaris diiferent from Linux, I know its Unix based, but it's its own entity isn't it?
Scott
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6. January 2006 @ 12:07 |
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indeed.. it's just 'proper' Unix. it just works permanently, ie it's bulletproof as it's designed for enterprise use.
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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rundata
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8. January 2006 @ 17:47 |
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hmmm might try it out, never played with Solaris. Im still using DSL, need a winxp disk lol.
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10. January 2006 @ 12:32 |
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What would be a good version to work on a PII 300MHz with a 2.3GB HDD with 96MB ram?
Scott
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rundata
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10. January 2006 @ 14:37 |
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depends do you want a gui? (graphial interface) or do you just want to run daemons on it?
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rundata
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10. January 2006 @ 14:38 |
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To be fair tho, you can use any if you just custom install it and dont install too many features, but linux will run on nearly anything anyway lol.
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10. January 2006 @ 16:22 |
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question .... if i were to install linux on my pc ..can i go back to Windows again ?
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rundata
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10. January 2006 @ 16:29 |
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Dngrsone
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11. January 2006 @ 14:08 |
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You can install a Linux as a second OS and be able to boot your computer from either Win or Linux.
You might do some homework on the distribution of your choice before making any attempt to do so, and definately back all your data up in case something catastrophic happens.
Rundata's suggestio to try DSL is a good one,you can either run it Live, off a thumbdrive, or install it on your computer. If you are running it live, you won't be able to save any settings you change.
For more information on Linux distributions, check out [url=distrowatch.com]Distrowatch[/url]. They track nearly all distributions, give reviews and summaires of each and provide all the links to download and support each distro.
Personally, I use Slackware 10.2
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11. January 2006 @ 16:54 |
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@rundata
GUI (KDE or GNOME, I like both)
Scott
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rundata
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12. January 2006 @ 09:46 |
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i prefer kde ;)
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DMW
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14. January 2006 @ 08:09 |
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I'm definately not qualified to choose the best Linux, but at the moment I'm happy dual-booting with Windows XP and Kubuntu 5.10.
It's a very beginner orientated Linux which is perfect for me and uses apt-get to install packages with dependencies which I once had a nightmare with in Suse.
I've used Suse, mandrake, PCBSD, Knoppix, Ubuntu, College Linux, Linspire Live CD and finally settled on Kubuntu.
I seem to be sticking with this one longer than the others so it's definatley doig something right......aimed at beginners being the good thing for me :-)
EDIT
There's a test here http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php?select_lang=true&LDC=...
It asks a few questions then recommends a few distros to try. It suggested 4 to me :-) all good for beginners apparently lol
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15. January 2006 @ 13:30 |
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Cool test, It recommended the ones that I had selected myself, lol
Scott
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kammakjuj
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16. January 2006 @ 09:56 |
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lol, i also got the same one as I had picked out myself. (Mandriva)
Maybe I was just lucky...
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b0ba
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16. January 2006 @ 10:42 |
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Debian-satble.
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16. January 2006 @ 11:26 |
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Creaky , love the new word lol 'indeed' i do :)
for me it has to be........Mandrake (thanks to creaky for recomending it and helping me get through what turned out to be a painful install :(
Although mandrake is not normally Hard to install lol
2nd i choose Fedora core 4 like it but way to big for me , i like just small distros not bothered with running...blah, blah and so fourth :)
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b0ba
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16. January 2006 @ 11:31 |
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@celticfc1:
In few month you'll switch to Slack or Debian or may be BSD...
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23. February 2006 @ 15:44 |
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What are your thoughts on DSL, i've heard its good and my be wanting to install it on my computer. Is it worth it or is there a better one to go with?
Scott
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Dngrsone
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24. February 2006 @ 11:40 |
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DSL is wonderful-- compact, easy to use... as long as you aren't trying to build a server or something.
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