Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux before?

coolerguy1984 · 22-July-06, 08:05 PM

I need help on figuring out which distribution of Linux to download. and where to find it.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanx.

coolerguy1984 · 23-July-06, 03:33 AM

I'm looking for a good version of Linux to try. Mostly be using it for basic stuff, gaming, surfing the web etc.

MLiV · 23-July-06, 06:50 AM

I asked a member here the same question and he pointed me in this direction.. www.ubuntu.com

FunkyStickman · 24-July-06, 07:24 AM

If you're new to Linux, I'd recommend trying some of the more well-known distros, like Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Suse, Fedora, or Mandriva. They all have great installers, but use different package systems. I've had good luck with using RPM-based distros and using the package manager "yum" but you may want to try something else. Another good idea is (if you don't have a spare computer to use) get a live CD distro to try out before you install it on anything. Suse, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Kororaa, and a few others will run straight from the CD and let you play around without screwing anything up.

Let us know how it works for you!

Nerdz · 24-July-06, 01:58 PM

Knoppix has alot to offer, maybe too much. Plus you can run it from the CD.

22-July-06, 08:05 PM		#1 (permalink)
coolerguy1984 Apex Advanced Techie	Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux before? I need help on figuring out which distribution of Linux to download. and where to find it. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanx.

23-July-06, 03:33 AM		#2 (permalink)
coolerguy1984 Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux before? I'm looking for a good version of Linux to try. Mostly be using it for basic stuff, gaming, surfing the web etc.

23-July-06, 06:50 AM		#3 (permalink)
MLiV You want news, you got news!	Re: Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux befor I asked a member here the same question and he pointed me in this direction.. www.ubuntu.com

24-July-06, 07:24 AM		#4 (permalink)
FunkyStickman Linux Warrior	Re: Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux befor If you're new to Linux, I'd recommend trying some of the more well-known distros, like Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Suse, Fedora, or Mandriva. They all have great installers, but use different package systems. I've had good luck with using RPM-based distros and using the package manager "yum" but you may want to try something else. Another good idea is (if you don't have a spare computer to use) get a live CD distro to try out before you install it on anything. Suse, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Kororaa, and a few others will run straight from the CD and let you play around without screwing anything up. Let us know how it works for you!

24-July-06, 01:58 PM		#5 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Re: Which Distribution is best to download for someone who has never used linux befor Knoppix has alot to offer, maybe too much. Plus you can run it from the CD.

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