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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.

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

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


Typing this on UbuntuGNOME :D
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
http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20100222#feature
marty
16-12-12, 16:53
Linux mint

have a read
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 :thumbsup:
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..


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:mad:
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:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Only thing lacking is a GUI antivirus software,
marty
23-12-12, 17:58
Debian if you know what you do otherwise go with Ubuntu for the large community and support

I'll be giving
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 :thumbsup: the mint one looks good.
marty
24-12-12, 13:50
I've been uisng MINT all morning :D I must say this is defo the BEST LINUX I've tried so far :thumbsup:
Very nice!!!!!!!!!
copex
25-12-12, 19:44
Only thing lacking is a GUI antivirus software,

there is no real need for AV on linux at this point in time as most users do not run as root, so for a virus to install its self it would require the users passcode this makes it hard (not impossable ) for viruses to infect linux based systems, same as the mac.