Mandriva or Kubuntu

[BTTB]

I have a DVD Copy of Mandriva and a CD Copy of Kubuntu(Thanks CLUG ).

I would like to install one or the other or perhaps even both?

What would you recommend of the two and if I was to install both Versions of Linux which would I put in first. Would it be advisable to unplug the other drives before installing or does Linux behave itself.

My system has 3 hard drives all partitioned with NTFS.

Hard drive 1 160Gb Sata - 2 Partitions with Windows and my installed programs.
Hard drive 2 120Gb IDE -Storage (full)
Hard drive 3 200Gb IDE - Storage (used 30Gb) - Data can be moved or copied to DVD for backup purposes and then formatted or partitioned??

 

[web]

I know that Mandriva has a very good partitioning portion during installation, Kubuntu dont know doesnt work on my laptop

 

[bullfrog]

Not sure about which one to install first. If you know what you're doing when partitioning then it will be fine if you leave your harddrives in place, that way linux will pick them up and you'll still be able to boot into windows. If your unsure of the partitioning, then rather unplug them to be safe. I don't think Linux will stuff up your windows if you set everything up right though

 

[BradDC]

Ive used both Kubuntu and Mandriva, of the two I would recommend Kubuntu, Mandriva charges for support and doesnt have the same functionality. eg wireless. Also Kubuntu is based on debian so there are stacks of compiled apps availible.

 

[w1z4rd]

If your kubuntu is version 6.06 (dapper drake), and not 5.01 (Breezy Badger), then definitly go kubuntu.

http://www.ubuntuforums.org is a great place to get step by step how-to`s on just about eveything, and the user support is really great.

I also suspect you will have less driver isssues with kubuntu then mandriva.

Once installed be sure to search through the how-to's and wiki for:

xgl and compiz, and getting it running on kde.

The kubuntu partioner is pretty good. make sure your first drive is windows xp, grub will install a boot loader onto the MBR, and if you need help, Ill show you how to edit grub so you can setup dual boot.

 

[BTTB]

If your kubuntu is version 6.06 (dapper drake), and not 5.01 (Breezy Badger), then definitly go kubuntu.

http://www.ubuntuforums.org is a great place to get step by step how-to`s on just about eveything, and the user support is really great.

I also suspect you will have less driver isssues with kubuntu then mandriva.

Once installed be sure to search through the how-to's and wiki for:

xgl and compiz, and getting it running on kde.

The kubuntu partioner is pretty good. make sure your first drive is windows xp, grub will install a boot loader onto the MBR, and if you need help, Ill show you how to edit grub so you can setup dual boot.

I have Kubuntu 6.06. Got it from CLUG at Futurex at the CTITC yesterday.
The copy of Mandriva is from my neighbour. He swears by it.

Sorry to sound doff, but isn't Kubuntu already running on KDE?

I have used Grub once before and I know it works peachy.

So would it be worth having Kubuntu and Mandriva?

 

[RichardP]

U wont get a straight answer - Kubutu I cant get to work.... Mandriva works fine on my notebook....

As for addons, 99.9% are on the Mandriva DVD, so nothing needs to be downloaded.

try them both and make up your mind

 

[ic]

BTTB, I recommend that you unplug your Windoze HDD before installing any Linux distro - unless you want to ditch Windoze completely, which I'm sure you don't want to do. If you're familiar with Linux partitioning then no problemo, but it can be easy to make a mistake late at night.

Install both versions of Linux onto your 3rd HDD, and try them both. I can recommend kUbuntu, but have never tried Mandriva, but I have also moved to Gentoo [which I wouldn't recommend for the novice as the installation is mostly manual and full of choices, but once installed is excellent IMO].

kUbuntu is already KDE, normal Ubuntu uses Gnome.

 

[dabbler]

Far as I know Kubuntu is a live CD, IOW you can boot directly into it, without installing anything. You can therefore test functionality, hardware compatibility, etc, and then install it if you think your hardware is functioning correctly. There is an icon on desktop for installing if you wish. I have used Kubuntu and was able to connect to ADSL using the live CD.