Which is the best linux?

[Dangerous Dave]

I wanna install linux on my dell studio 15. please help me which linux should i install. my friend told me u install ubantu. but ubantu is coming with its another version in a month or so. i cannt wait till then so help me decide which linux should i use! also i am a beginner so tell me a linux which is not so difficult to use


thanks in aadvance !

 

[hot zubs]

IMO ubuntu is the best option for the beginners and its really easy to use...
So what if there is going to b a new version in next month, install the present version n u can update it later to the newer version...

 

[gopi_vbboy]

YUP GO FOR UBUNTU...simple to install for newbies

 

[celldweller1591]

Ubuntu is really a good one for newbies .You can also try Linux Mint 8,openSUSE 11.2 or Mandriva 2010. They are equally easy to use & have a good community support.

 

[krishnandu.sarkar]

+1 for Ubuntu. You can try Linux Mint also.

 

[Cool G5]

Choose For Yourself

 

[skeletor]

I'll strongly advise you to wait for 1 month as Ubuntu's new version 10.04 Lucid Lynx will be coming out on 24th.

Currently, I'm using the Beta and it rocks.

 

[FilledVoid]

You could install Ubuntu and then update when the new version comes out of course.

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Thanks a lot guys!

 

[abhijangda]

Use Linux Mint or Ubuntu as ur starting linux. When experienced then switch to more enhanced one's like Opensuse or Fedora

 

[celldweller1591]

You must try openSUSE 11.2 as it is very fast and sleek and really easy to use. YAST2 rocks

 

[papul1993]

Use Linux Mint or Ubuntu as ur starting linux. When experienced then switch to more enhanced one's like Opensuse or Fedora

i guess ubuntu is enhanced and powerfull enough. Every linux distro is powerfull.

 

[Cool G5]

i guess ubuntu is enhanced and powerfull enough. Every linux distro is powerfull.

Both are designed with different audience in mind. Ubuntu is designed for those migrating from windows & so care has been taken to make it as simple & easy as possible for the Linux newbies. Whereas Fedora has been developed for experienced Linux user who don't mind trying out new experimental softwares & also know how to fix the system in case any problem occurs. It is more cutting edge distro in comparison to Ubuntu. Also often Fedora brings out the greatest & latest in Open Source World which is later incorporated by distro's like Ubuntu.

 

[way2jatin]

ubuntu is a good option for people who are switching from WINDOWS

 

[Aspire]

I would recommend Linux Mint over Ubuntu

I've tried both and liked Linux Mint as it is easier to use( for newbies )

 

[insaneYLN]

Which would be a better choice, Linux Mint 7 Gloria or Linux Mint 8?

 

[prashanthnbhat]

Which would be a better choice, Linux Mint 7 Gloria or Linux Mint 8?

Linux mint 8.
However if you want to install inside windows(using Wubi or Mint4win), linux mint 8 is not supported. If you are dual booting, mint 8 is the way to go

 

[insaneYLN]

Thank You prashanthnbhat

 

[g160689]

Fortunately linux distros has left us a open choice. It all depends on your needs.
If youre new to linux..shifting from windows; definately go for Ubuntu. If you are in a field of multimedia like video editing, animation; go for Ubuntu Studio. If u are more concerned with cyber security; FreeBSD is the choice. If you want to work in server or workstation; Opensolaris and Redhat are good.
This are truly the fusion of my experience and industrial knowledge. But linux is something where you get the freedom..so choose yourself.

 

[anuvrat_parashar]

there is no such thing as the best distro .. its what suits you best that you call the best ..
this is a presentation I had given to the OSUM club of my college .. Its not the best .. but its all I could do in four hours ...

*docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ac-hyn96TO3PZGhwdzkzMndfMTUwZmJwYm5uY3Y&hl=en_GB

hope it helps