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12-22-08, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurusam

One beautiful thing that i observed in Ubuntu or probably any other linux operating system is that once you see the you-tube video it will be stored in the temp area ..So before you close the you-tube window make sure you save a copy of this file somewhere else..you don't have to download the video seperately!!!!!

Same goes for opera (win) as well.

ajoaugustine · 12-22-08, 11:28 PM

in my openion the best destro must have many of the features like
* Long term support
* must provide maximum no: of packages
* most stable
* best online support

So I think Debian is the best. It comes with all the above described features.
Even Ubuntu is a Debian based distro.

12-22-08, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admin

Ive never used anything but Uncle Bill's windows
I would like to try one of them Linux OS some time

which one is the most widely used?

The new versions of ubuntu have option to install from within windows into any drive within an image file (means no need to format the partition and u can store any other files normally like any other windows drive).

and it includes an uninstaller as well, cool na.

Jus got my Kubuntu with KDE cd which i ordered abt 20 days back, installed easily, but i could'nt connect in PPP/bridge mode.And the included audio player does'nt support mp3

I also liked the linux available at pendrivelinux.com , they are really easy to deploy. Just unzip into usb, run a batch file to make it bootable and restart

And a special mention to SLAX coz its very minimalistic and boots fast.

Admin · 12-22-08, 11:52 PM

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

smoothvibes · 12-23-08, 02:03 AM

I use ubuntu

you can get all the applications or softwares to work on ubuntu and trust me once you start using it you will just fall in love with linux and hate level for windows will go up like anything

12-23-08, 02:08 AM

Quote:

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.

12-23-08, 04:53 AM

Quote:

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

01-06-09, 08:55 PM

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

nilact · 01-20-09, 06:13 PM

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.

01-20-09, 07:57 PM

@ nilact....

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

nilact · 01-20-09, 08:06 PM

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!

cool_techie_tvm · 01-20-09, 08:11 PM

Another Ubuntu user over here.

subra007 · 01-22-09, 04:04 PM

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

conqrr · 01-22-09, 09:01 PM

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!!

Gary4gar · 01-25-09, 02:03 PM

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

02-05-09, 10:15 PM

well, i have used only ubuntu ... so voted for it

... i am not at all experienced in linux

cableguy · 02-06-09, 08:47 AM

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

karimnassar · 02-06-09, 03:15 PM

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.

iamkrazee · 03-23-09, 01:10 AM

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.

Quote:

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

Jaganathsamal · 03-23-09, 09:45 PM

I have only used ubuntu till now.

02-06-09, 03:15 PM	#38
karimnassar Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Best linux OS 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.

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ajoaugustine Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kerala Age: 24 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	in my openion the best destro must have many of the features like * Long term support * must provide maximum no: of packages * most stable * best online support So I think Debian is the best. It comes with all the above described features. Even Ubuntu is a Debian based distro.

12-22-08, 11:52 PM	#24
Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Age: 32 Posts: 4,700 Rep Power: 12	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

12-23-08, 02:03 AM	#25
smoothvibes Aditya Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Delhi/ London Posts: 4,914 Rep Power: 11	I use ubuntu you can get all the applications or softwares to work on ubuntu and trust me once you start using it you will just fall in love with linux and hate level for windows will go up like anything

01-06-09, 08:55 PM	#28
Sid Guest Posts: n/a	i have jst tried ubuntu 8.10 and i m happy wid it

01-20-09, 06:13 PM	#29
nilact Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Age: 23 Posts: 300 Rep Power: 3	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.

01-20-09, 07:57 PM	#30
Sid Guest Posts: n/a	@ nilact.... if one gives it a try one can learn ubuntu too......i feel it's not that hard......

01-20-09, 08:06 PM	#31
nilact Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Age: 23 Posts: 300 Rep Power: 3	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!

01-20-09, 08:11 PM	#32
cool_techie_tvm Amor vincit omnia Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,682 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 4	Another Ubuntu user over here.

01-22-09, 04:04 PM	#33
subra007 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NORTHEAST,TRIPURA Age: 29 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 2	Hey guys what about LINUXMINT 6 code name -FELICIA.READY TO USE AFTER INSTALL ALL MULTIMEDIA CODECS INCLUDED.

01-22-09, 09:01 PM	#34
conqrr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	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!!

01-25-09, 02:03 PM	#35
Gary4gar Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 775 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 3	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

02-05-09, 10:15 PM	#36
saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	well, i have used only ubuntu ... so voted for it ... i am not at all experienced in linux

02-06-09, 08:47 AM	#37
cableguy Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 110 Rep Power: 2	I'd go with Linux Mint for beginners and Sidux or Arch Linux for the more technically minded.

03-23-09, 09:45 PM	#40
Jaganathsamal Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 17 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 1	I have only used ubuntu till now.

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