dotTech - Topic: Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 black raven on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2786 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2786 ok Locutus I'll try it that way.Will be probably weekend or into next week cos I'm expecting a new mobo and ram by end of week and want to install them first so I cn finally install my quad core 3Gb processor as well.Thanks all for contributing.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:21:07 -0800 Pwnana on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2779 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2779 You beat me to it, Locutus Yell. I third Ubuntu and second Mint. Most Ubuntu based OSes come in Live-CD form, which means that you can burn a CD of Ubuntu (or make a bootable USB) and run it natively on your computer without a virtual machine and without having to install anything. That way, you can get the full experience without committing anything.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:34:30 -0800 karen on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2767 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2767 I would follow Locutus's instructions for installing it in a virtual machine. That way you don't have to worry much about messing anything up.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:13:23 -0800 Locutus on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2676 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2676 Here's a guide to installing Ubuntu:

http://dottech.org/tipsntricks/14020#ubuntu

It's actually part of an article on installing Virtual Machines, but the same steps apply to an actual computer.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:56:00 -0800 Ashraf on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2675 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2675 I would hold off on Linux Mint simply because it isn't as "out of the box" as Ubuntu.

That being said, I second Ubuntu. The reason for this is that Ubuntu is very well developed, and it works "out of the box" for the most part. In other words, it is like installing Windows - you install it, and go. There isn't much configuration to do with Ubuntu (although you can if you are skilled in the art).

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:12:07 -0800 Locutus on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2674 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2674 Ahh, yes.  Details.  It's all in the details.

Well, Ubuntu has for a long time been my go-to "let's try Linux!" OS.  It also has a helpful Help forum and lots of apps, and from what I've seen and used it's easy to use.  Linux Mint is Ubuntu with a customized interface and built-in media plugins. 

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:11:07 -0800 black raven on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2671 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2671 any particular reasons Locutus?

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:03:23 -0800 Locutus on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2670 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2670 Ubuntu!
Or Linux Mint!

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:58:45 -0800 black raven on Linux distro suggestions for a new - ish user http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2669 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/linux-distro-suggestions-for-a-new-ish-user/#p2669 Any suggestions with reasons would be appreciated please :-)

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