Thread: The Best Distribution That You've ever TRIED...

Originally Posted by Admin

There are just too many features in Windows that I use and Ubuntu doesnt have that an instant switch is just impossible for me although I am trying to find alternatives but it will take time for me to switch.(

What is it that you normally expect from linux, eg. me being a newbie i like the ones with good visuals and ease of use/install.

Originally Posted by Admin

Thanks for the suggestion

I am already using Ubuntu now... installed it using wubi suggested by smoothvibes and it seems to work ok.

Dont know why but I only use Ubuntu when I feel like getting a bit adventeurs or feel like doing something out of the ordinary.

There are just too many features in Windows that I use and Ubuntu doesnt have that an instant switch is just impossible for me although I am trying to find alternatives but it will take time for me to switch.

I hate windows to the core but I cant quit using it either

Admin changing from Uncle Bill's Windows takes time .... you have been used to windows since years ago so now it ll be difficult for you to change to any other OS

It ll take time

i have jst tried ubuntu 8.10 and i m happy wid it

Hi,

Ubuntu is one of the finest distro but according to me anyone can use Windows without any guidance while to use Linux one must have knowledge about it or requires proper guidance.

What one layman do with Linux? Though it provides good interface but you can not use it for general purpose like windows. Even developers who do not work on open source technology will hardly use it, may be they use it for surfing.

@ nilact....

if one gives it a try one can learn ubuntu too......i feel it's not that hard......

Yes you are right..one can easily learn to use it. Why to use it when you already have window..not against anyone's view..

I've seen on many forums that all the open source supporters shout there that Linux is superb and all that stuff. But think is there any need to announce that particular O/S is superb and all that?

If it's really great, user friendly and can be use for general purpose then whole world will use it na. Anyways 3/\/J0!

Another Ubuntu user over here.

Hey guys what about LINUXMINT 6 code name -FELICIA.READY TO USE AFTER INSTALL ALL MULTIMEDIA CODECS INCLUDED.

heyy! u forgot puppy linux!! its the first and the best linux distribution i have ever tried, compact smooh and faaaaaaaastt! from 60mb to 95 mb only!!

I have ended my Distro Hopping with ArchLinux, using it since past 1yr.

Everything is done according to my needs and its fully customized.
it runs lighter than most other distros becuase, i installed only the required packages. so no overhead

well, i have used only ubuntu ... so voted for it ... i am not at all experienced in linux

I'd go with Linux Mint for beginners and Sidux or Arch Linux for the more technically minded.

I am using windows from last 8 years but from about a 6 months or so i tryed linux 1st i tryed Ubuntu it is the best stable easy to use, then i tryed xandros which hhas features like crossover platform you can use windows based softwares work too, but now i have changed to freespire it is nice stable have great features and is a easy to use.

Sabayon 3.5, at the time of its launch.. was absolutely the best. Killed its competitions. These days, nothing exciting comes out on its own IMHO. Although Kubuntu Jaunty is something to look forward to.

Originally Posted by cableguy

I'd go with Linux Mint for beginners and Sidux or Arch Linux for the more technically minded.

I'd vote for CentOS/RHEL5 for the techies :16:

I have only used ubuntu till now.

Ubuntu 9.04 will be out in 2 days....:clap:

yes even i am waiting for this release

I like Ubuntu.

don't you like windows
I like ubuntu fully loaded with compiz, vlc, dock and all graphic enhancement applications

New Version of Ubuntu released yesterday:w00t::w00t:
22 april 2009

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https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
Down Load Desktop edition
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Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix
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enjoy

Mandriva 2009.1 Spring released on 29th April,2009. I have downloaded the x86 64 free and installed on my Core 2 Duo with 1 gb mem no extra grapics card just with on-board graphics. It rocks! there was problem using Compiz in 2009.0 but in 2009.1 it is solid!. Like Ubuntu you can install Mandriva from Windows. I have tried all the main Desktops i.e. KDE, GNOME, XFCE and LXDE. Everything works fine without any problem.

^ If you have the time y dont you review Mandriva ?

with screenshots ??

Originally Posted by ShAdOwCoN

^ If you have the time y dont you review Mandriva ?

with screenshots ??

Sorry friend, I hardly get time for that though my job is full time on computer handling multiple projects. Thanks for your suggestion.

Any Distro based upon the Debian core suits me.

personal favourites: - Knoppix, Ubuntu.

and yeah, coz i use many Windows special apps, and am a casual gamer, i prefer the Live CD / Live DVD versions.

Currently m using a distro called Nimblex. this is the only distro that worked for me off a CD as well as a pen drive. tried gentoo, GOS, DSL, dint work. only Nimblex worked right off the mark. so, one more point for Debian.

u can do the same with Ubuntu ^

both a live cd and a pen drive