Best LINUX OS for noob?

**marty** · 10-12-12, 14:53

As the title says

Best LINUX OS for noob?

I just instralled Ubuntu 12.10 is this OK or is there something better out there?

**Larry-G** · 10-12-12, 14:55

generally the Ubuntu line of images i find are the best for newcomers and old hands alike. I use both Kubuntu or Ubuntu via a multi boot setup.

**marty** · 10-12-12, 15:16

I had a good play with Ubuntu yesterday, it wasn't too bad.
WEBIF streaming seemed alot better than on W7, I always get crappy HD streaming on W7 but on Ubuntu it was perfact

I don't think I'll replace Windows but a duel system is ideal (I have a caddy and a few spare HDD's ideal for testing other OS's)

**judge** · 10-12-12, 15:25

Yeah, I'd agree with pheonix, Ubuntu is probably the best for a newbie.
I do prefer using the Gnome remix version though.

Code:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ReleaseNotes/12.10

**scruff1963** · 10-12-12, 15:45

I prefer ubuntu myself.
I use 12.04 lts it does all want and I can still play civ2 (yes I know it's old)

**marty** · 10-12-12, 19:26

Originally Posted by judge

Yeah, I'd agree with pheonix, Ubuntu is probably the best for a newbie.
I do prefer using the Gnome remix version though.

Code:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ReleaseNotes/12.10

Typing this on UbuntuGNOME

Looks better than the standard Ubuntu

**joetwizzy** · 10-12-12, 19:30

I'm a fan of Fedora. Give that a go.

**copex** · 10-12-12, 20:21

Linux mint

have a read

HTML Code:

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20100222#feature

**marty** · 16-12-12, 16:53

Originally Posted by copex

Linux mint

have a read

HTML Code:

http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20100222#feature

Thanks, also looks nice

I have some time off over xmas I'll defo give that a try

**XabiX** · 16-12-12, 17:28

Debian if you know what you do otherwise go with Ubuntu for the large community and support

**Stanman** · 22-12-12, 21:54

Any one know where I can download Linux mint from?

**Mr. Mister** · 22-12-12, 22:04

Here you go buddy..

Code:

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

**Stanman** · 22-12-12, 22:17

Thanks Mr Mister, will give it a try and see what its like. Been using Windows 8 and its a PIA

**Stanman** · 23-12-12, 17:14

Installed Linuxmint and so far everything is honky dory, not as easy as windows but def doable for anyone who can move around a PC.

Well impressed, even set up my network printer

Only thing lacking is a GUI antivirus software,

**marty** · 23-12-12, 17:58

Originally Posted by XabiX

Debian if you know what you do otherwise go with Ubuntu for the large community and support

I'll be giving

Code:

http://www.raspbian.org/FrontPage

a go on my Pi (can't open it till xmas

)
I think that is the Pi version of Debian.

Still using Ubuntu at the momment, will try other when I get more time

the mint one looks good.

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