Linux - Which distro?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Harv, 8 Jun 2009.

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  1. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Linux - Which distro?

    I'm thinking of installing linux on my notebook, since it's a bit old to be used for anything besides downloading, writing, webdesigning, etc. I used Slackware and Ubuntu, but I'm also interested in other distros, just dunno which one to choose. Any opinions welcome.
     
    Harv, 8 Jun 2009
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  2. Dark Ruff ruff

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I tried Ubuntu on my laptop (I just use it for browsing and anime), and absolutely hated it. Stripped down XP along with Diskeeper and Tuneup Utilities 2009 is just so much faster and nicer to use.
     
    Dark, 8 Jun 2009
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  3. FastJohn

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I tried Ubuntu b4, it takes time to get use to btw.
     
    FastJohn, 8 Jun 2009
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  4. Danny

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Yeah like FastJohn said Ubuntu takes some time to get use to, but it is actually quite good.
     
    Danny, 9 Jun 2009
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  5. shadiku nyoro~n

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    -snip-
     
    shadiku, 9 Jun 2009
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  6. Yuuki

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    @up: Mandriva? Really? :S
    I recommend debian.
    http://debian.org/
    PS. Ubuntu is based on Debian.
     
    Yuuki, 9 Jun 2009
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  7. Spykodemon Disabled account

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Everything is nearly based on debian.
     
    Spykodemon, 9 Jun 2009
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  8. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Yes, but debian is a pain in the ass to config and stuff, ubuntu needs only installing and it's ready :D
     
    Harv, 9 Jun 2009
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  9. Grendal

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    ubuntu. when you got used to it you´ll love it.
     
    Grendal, 9 Jun 2009
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  10. DaZeD

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I'll have to +1 on Ubuntu here :)
     
    DaZeD, 9 Jun 2009
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  11. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I decided to give Debian a try on a virtual box first. Tried OpenSolaris yesterday but I couldn't configure some drivers and stuff. :(
     
    Harv, 9 Jun 2009
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  12. Core

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I run ubuntu in a vm here
     
    Core, 9 Jun 2009
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  13. FastJohn

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    give BackTrack a try
     
    FastJohn, 9 Jun 2009
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  14. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    This looks good, thank you :)
     
    Harv, 9 Jun 2009
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  15. FastJohn

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Fedora
    havent tried, but heard it a good one
     
    FastJohn, 10 Jun 2009
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  16. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    I tried FrugalWare, Debian, OpenSolaris in the last 2 days, and now Debian looks alright on the virtual PC, so I guess tonite I'll install it to the notebook. I just need to backup some stuff...
    Changed my mind, I'm installing OpenSolaris now. And I'll make the backups later. :D
     
    Harv, 10 Jun 2009
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  17. shadiku nyoro~n

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    -snip-
     
    shadiku, 10 Jun 2009
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  18. Dark Ruff ruff

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Yeah I've decided that if I ever feel the urge to try linux again I will try Mac OSX instead.
     
    Dark, 10 Jun 2009
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  19. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Yeah but for x86 PCs it's kinda like gambling, since there arent many drivers. Plus my notebook is only sse2 which is the really low minimum for it :)
     
    Harv, 10 Jun 2009
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  20. Harv Admiral Anchovy

    Re: Linux - Which distro?

    Well I was tinkering with debian/gnome all day and finally I could get it working the way I wanted to:
    [​IMG]
     
    Harv, 11 Jun 2009
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