choosing a linux OS

**B@lle** · January 11th, 2006, 01:07 AM

i have decided to run a inux OS on my old desktop pc, but i cant figure out wich one with all of the different versions out there....

so i turn to you here on zp for advice

i would very mouch like to have the command bar
i am experienced with windows in numerous versions and a bit of mac too

so what version should i use?

and should i install linux on my laptop with windows xp?

ps. Wohoo first thread

**lifehacker** · January 11th, 2006, 12:36 PM

I use Fedora Core 4 and love it!

**B@lle** · January 11th, 2006, 12:39 PM

Thx man, i guess i will do that then

**cletis_van_damm** · January 11th, 2006, 12:47 PM

ubuntu is the easiest.

**black_magiic** · January 11th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Ubuntu & Kubuntu are good

**pimpinaman** · January 11th, 2006, 05:37 PM

...or try running knoppix 1st to see if you really like Linux 1st. What kind of hardware is in your old PC? If it is fairly modern you have almost limitless choices. I've heard that vector linux is good in a low resource pc, and that mandriva is an easy swap coming from windows.

**zarquon** · January 11th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Ubuntu is the easiest to get set up. Also their forums are a wealth of knowledge with very helpful people. Definetely the way to go if you want to learn linux.

**shawners** · January 11th, 2006, 07:21 PM

ah yes.. Getting ready for vista to launch on to the PC market =)

**mountain_rage** · January 11th, 2006, 07:25 PM

You can also get pressed copies of ubuntu shipped to you free of charge. At least thats what ive been told.

**zarquon** · January 11th, 2006, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by mountain_rage

You can also get pressed copies of ubuntu shipped to you free of charge. At least thats what ive been told.

Its true, you can do it here,

https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

**black_magiic** · January 11th, 2006, 08:01 PM

yep I ordered them. Took about 4 weeks but hey for free you can't complain

**.:sp00ky:.** · January 11th, 2006, 08:09 PM

I orded about 50 just so I could use them as tea coasters....

**B@lle** · January 11th, 2006, 11:13 PM

very well then, Ubuntu it is, but i think i'll just DL it as my school has a fairly quick internet connection

and my old comp has got:

1200 Mhz AMD processeer
256 MB ram SD
256 MB geforce 4(i think)

a slow computer as hell, yea i know

**noneya** · January 12th, 2006, 06:59 AM

After you install ubuntu go to the ubuntu forums and look for Automatix by Arnie-Boy. This will make your transition from windows alot more pleasurable... Especially if you want the latest versions of firefox and multi-media playback...
However if you are into multi-media and since you are posting to a site dedicated to multi-media, I think it is safe to assume you are into it, Linux is just not there yet. Don't get me wrong it has come along was over the past few years but it is still lacking when it comes to the digital multi-media enthusist.