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Dillonz · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject: Best Linux Distribution

What do you think? I've only tried Ubuntu so far and I would like to know if there's better.

Shota · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

Dillonz · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:15 pm Post subject:

Haswell · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:26 pm Post subject:

I have Ubuntu as a backup OS. Nice and simple, fast reaction times. Also comes with FF 3.5. I don't code that much, so I haven't tried Arch.

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_vs_Others

Dillonz · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

superweapons · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject:

Fedora is much better for the tech enthusiast IMO. It's usually updated with the latest kernels and software (even if it may be slightly unstable). It's worth seeing the custom spins as well (Xfce, KDE).

Dillonz · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject:

I'm checking out gNewSense. I heard it's similar to Ubuntu and it was at the top of some list.
Edit (Wow I edited every post so far): Okay I have decided to get Ubuntu because it's a light install and I'm just wondering about the boot menu. This isn't mine but it looks like this.

So the problem is I want Ubuntu to be in the "Other operating systems:" section and I want Vista on the top and Ubuntu on the bottom. I just want to make it a little easier for my dad when he wants to use my computer so he doesn't have to do anything at the boot menu.

Haswell · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

You can install Ubuntu within Windows, using Windows as a host. At the primary boot menu (the one with the BIOS) Windows should show up on top, Ubuntu on the bottom.

Garavito · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject:

Gentoo.

Or Navyn OS which is a version of Gentoo full of hacking tools.

sponge cake recipe · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

Dillonz · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

K, Alcohol · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject:

Dillonz · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:41 pm Post subject:

In the spirit of Linux and free software, I've been getting more into the nitty-gritty with my operating system (which is currently Arch). I feel that getting away from proprietary software and restrictions is a noble cause, and that knowing exactly how your operating system works is important for running a system composed of free software. I suppose it comes down to needs. Ubuntu serves the needs of the common person, and the aim of Ubuntu is to make a "better Windows" operating system. In doing this, and automating certain tasks and configurations, they counter certain philosophies of the free software movement.
Therefore, for a hardcore Linux user (or a person who plans to be), I would recommend Arch Linux, or if you've got the time, Gentoo/LFS. It's all about learning and knowing exactly how things work, and on other distros I would think it's far too easy to ignore all of it. Just my opinion.

@Dillonz
Depends on how the distro's setup is, but it's easy enough to edit menu.lst entries to your liking. PM me if you need to.

sponge cake recipe · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:12 am Post subject: