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Hey guys, what Linux should i use, i have used pretty much only Windows.. So it would be great if it could easy to use :) Thanks.



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Ubuntu good for starters..

Other opinions : ) ?
And i'm worried will my 3G Dongle work with Linux : /

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Other opinions : ) ?
And i'm worried will my 3G Dongle work with Linux : /

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It probably will. Try it in a Live CD session?

From: Wizzup?
It probably will. Try it in a Live CD session?

Ye i will :)
Thanks, i didn't know that they have Live CD. :)

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Other opinions : ) ?
And i'm worried will my 3G Dongle work with Linux : /

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Boot into the live cd and try it. before trying it do 'sudo apt-get update' 'sudo apt-get upgrade' then plug the dongle in. Try to find it with the network icon on the upper panel.

edit: ffff ninjad

If this is your first time using linux, I suggest you dual boot with windows. :)

Go with LinuxMint, the installer is on the livecd, so you'll know if stuff works (regular version for now, but I suspect I'll be recommending the Debian Edition eventually).

I'd say kubuntu! :D

Just go with Ubuntu… What's the point of forcing KDE or other solutions on someone who just wants to start out…? If he later on decides he likes KDE more, he'll switch to KDE.

ubuntu or kubuntu
ubuntu uses gnome ui
kubuntu uses kde ui
just try both and decide which one you prefer

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I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.

Just use Ubuntu. Even my father can work with it just fine! (My mom doesn't like it at her laptop due to failing power management blabla, I'll wait for 11.04)

For someone moving from windows, KDE is much more windows-esque in nature.

Just throwing that out there..

From: Nava2
For someone moving from windows, KDE is much more windows-esque in nature.

Right. So when you move away from windows you want to get back to Windows. I get it now.

From: Nava2
Just throwing that out there..

You seem to do that all the time.
You lil' zealot. lol

You don't need to carefully consider and compare before paying out your hard earned money. These are all free. Take an afternoon, and try a few (or all) of the following for 30-60 mins each:
LinuxMint 10
Ubuntu
Kubuntu
OpenSuse
Lubuntu, Xubuntu, LinuxMint9 LXDE/Xfce/Fluxbox/KDE
LinuxMint Debian Edition

And, if you want to try something else a month later, no problem, you're not locked into the decision.

From: Boreas
Go with LinuxMint, the installer is on the livecd, so you'll know if stuff works (regular version for now, but I suspect I'll be recommending the Debian Edition eventually).

Ubuntu's LiveCD has the installer on it as well :)…

From: Harry
Ubuntu's LiveCD has the installer on it as well :)…

I think most Live CD's do, as that's kinda the intent of them :P

Some have a menu choice of Install vs Try (at least Ubuntu did last year). Some like LinuxMint (at least v9 Gnome) just go straight into Try, and then Install is on the menu/desktop. Meaning you could have pandora open while the install is going, and you are forced to see that at least it boots with your hardware (not including bluetooth, wireless, etc) before getting the chance to install.

From: Boreas
Some have a menu choice of Install vs Try (at least Ubuntu did last year). Some like LinuxMint (at least v9 Gnome) just go straight into Try, and then Install is on the menu/desktop. Meaning you could have pandora open while the install is going, and you are forced to see that at least it boots with your hardware (not including bluetooth, wireless, etc) before getting the chance to install.

Ubuntu can (since the initial version 6.06 afaik) go straight into try and install from the live session.