from this site --->>>>>http://linuxiso.org/

can somebody tell me which version of linux is the best, and easy to use.
i just want to download it just to see, because im very interested, but i don't want to download every single type and try.

thanks.

Fedora Core is probably the best or something...

Fedora Core 2 is out soon...

it's in the beta stage at the moment.

i like Red Hat.

Personally, I've only ever used Ubuntu, but from reviews, Fedora Core Project seems the best .

i quick question, which do i download i was gonna download red hat.

which do i download i386, alpha,sparc?


EDIT: i found out that i need the i386 version.

i like suse but only cause im a noob

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Originally posted by mad_onion
i like suse but only cause im a noob

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I've tried Fedora, SuSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu and Kubuntu and I must say Kubuntu (Hoary) is the best by far. You just gotta love the nice apt-get software updating system which downloads and installs any software and usually ported exclusively to Ubuntu, which ensures compatibility.

Additionally you can choose between Gnome environment (download Ubuntu) and KDE environment (download Kubuntu). But KDE has proved to be more consistent with most software and has better internationalization and design.

You just gotta get used to the not-root default user, because you can't create any root user, that completely protects sensible system data from any attack (if they don't have the password). You are prompted to type in the root password to perform advanced actions like installing software and so on.

go here http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/ i find it by far the easiest version of linux to use good for a starting user. but you might as well wait for 9.3 it looks reallllyyyyy good and it is out very soon. the only choice now is KDE or Gnome

thanks everybody for your responses, i'll checkout all the info.

thanks.

www.gentoo.org <== if you don't mind compilating (almost) everything.. ^^ a very good way to learn linux imo

i have only used ubuntu

and i liked it alot

tried to install mandrake.. but mucked up every time

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Originally posted by Apatik
www.gentoo.org <== if you don't mind compilating (almost) everything.. ^^ a very good way to learn linux imo

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Well, it actually depends on how advanced the target user is. However, the most important distro's are aiming to a global solution to target Linux newbs and advanced users into a same distribution.

Anyway, if you don't want surprises, keep your hands off Gentoo and Debian alike distro's since they don't include an assisted "press-next-to-continue" installation and will cause you headache if you try to install them without knowing a thing about linux. On the other hand there's SuSE which the YaST and others like Fedora and Mandrake which have nice installers (with fancy designs) and some like K/Ubuntu which have a installers with DOS-alike dialogs. Anyway, be pleased to see anything that looks like an installer in a distribution

From reviews I think Mandrake, I'm a noob too in Linux, and trying to learn Linux, there are many places that say the one of the easiest and best Linux OS is Mandrake 10, any suggestions? Is this one good or bad?

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You just gotta get used to the not-root default user, because you can't create any root user, that completely protects sensible system data from any attack (if they don't have the password). You are prompted to type in the root password to perform advanced actions like installing software and so on.

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Aye, right. But let's say... be prepared for compiling a KERNEL YOURSELF.

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I've only had Mandrake myself, and it rocked.

The biggest advantage over windows that it had was one you almost never see; MOUSE CURSOR DURING INSTALL! Comes loaded with heaps of apps. The lots of mini-games were cool. I say were because I got a new HD and I haven't installed it again.

I said gentoo was good to learn what's behind the scene
I installed it as my first linux distro, and it went quite well..with the handbook next to me

and you don't HAVE to compile your kernel, you can start the installation with a pre-compiled kernel and packages but eh, it's losing a part of the magic

It's probably best to start off with Mandrake or K/Ubuntu before attempting to install Gentoo.  Compiling Gentoo from scratch can teach you more about Linux than using Mandrake will but you have to know how to install it to get the benefits from it.  I am currently compiling drivers for my Wireless Network card to work under Gentoo, it's hard work but at the end you feel top of the world.

This site should help some people that want to try Linux decide what Distro is best for them:

http://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html

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Originally posted by JackSparrow
from this site --->>>>>http://linuxiso.org/

can somebody tell me which version of linux is the best, and easy to use.
i just want to download it just to see, because im very interested, but i don't want to download every single type and try.

thanks.

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Originally posted by mad_onion
i like suse but only cause im a noob

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