Which linux OS?

[ronald911]

I'm thinking of getting an linux os at the end of the month to finish my CAP.

Which OS can you reccomend and have used it, because there are so many?

Which is the best?

Thanks

[jsheed_sa]

For a noob in terms of compatibility / userability / support id say your only choice is ubuntu and even with that you are going to be tearing your hair out if you have any unsupported hardware etc.

Its a big learning curve but a good one.

J

[Moederloos]

Ubuntu - remember a new version is due out next month.

[ronald911]

Ubuntu - remember a new version is due out next month.

Then I will wait another month........

[ronald911]

I just ordered a free CD from then to test it. otherwise if I hate Ubuntu, at least I didn't waste my cap. I shold get it in about 5 weeks---- its a long time, but i can wait.

[Moederloos]

I just ordered a free CD from then to test it. otherwise if I hate Ubuntu, at least I didn't waste my cap. I shold get it in about 5 weeks---- its a long time, but i can wait.

And when you fall in love with it - it will be around the time of the new version!

I have used it now for 6 months as my only OS - and it is bliss.
Whenever someone complains about some stupid Windows problem, or a new virus etc, I just smile.

[ronald911]

Well doesnt Ubuntu update like other OS?

[Moederloos]

Well doesnt Ubuntu update like other OS?

Yes, it does. And if you mean "like Windows" then no. Windows updates are hopeless.

Ubuntu will update - but it is usually a big download.

[ronald911]

So what do you mean BIG?-200MB? and how often?

[Moederloos]

So what do you mean BIG?-200MB? and how often?

Usually 400-600MB for an upgrade.
Major releases for the desktop version is 6 monthly.

[ronald911]

*****!! How does your cap survive with this? :O

[Moederloos]

*****!! How does your cap survive with this? :O

lol
Add up windows updates and virus updates over 6 months....

[Cadavre777]

It's all the same really, just different package management and minor userland changes. Get a 10 gig local IS account and use the local mirrors, find one that suits you.

[Moederloos]

It's all the same really, just different package management and minor userland changes. Get a 10 gig local IS account and use the local mirrors, find one that suits you.

As to the different versions of linux? Yeah.
It is good to choose one that is "popular" though, if you are a beginner.
Help is easier to come by then.

[Cadavre777]

ronald911, it would be a good idea to find someone locally that uses the linux distro that you will try. Cause if you run into a problem you cant fix and can't go online, you can always give them a shout. This saved my bacon countless times when I used linux.

Never forget to backup, dont learn the hard way