Whats the best version of Linux to install and try ?
I’m looking at installing and playing with Linux as a second operating system on my PC, whats the best way to go about, it, what versions as i can see many versions out there http://thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?
i guess a graphical interface one would be good. And maybe a link to some info or a site where i can download it.
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2 Responses to “Whats the best version of Linux to install and try ?”
Comment from Compiz-git Ubuntu
Time March 26, 2009 at 1:26 am
I recommend Linux Mint 4.0 Daryna (Main Edition) as it is easy to install and use, and comes with much of the software you are likely to use preinstalled.You can download the Linux Mint 4.0 ISO image from All you need to do then is create a bootable CD. Here is a detailed list of software include and tutorial on the installation of Linux Mint 4.0
You can install Ubuntu 8.04.1 using Wubi installer within Windows.
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
LUg.
Comment from yrjokin
Time March 25, 2009 at 4:04 am
It very much depends but a starter should get Ubuntu or Mandriva. You will find dual-booting tutorials on You-Tube and various other places. Go to Linux.org and .com – no idea what that site above is (i did look!)
Ubuntu does make a lot of things easy for you and Mandriva is the closest after that. I’ve used six or so.
Ubuntu – google and go (download time is pretty good) – you download the .iso file and burn that to CD. Tell the BIOS to ‘boot from CD’ and you get instructions from there on in.
Email me with any questions – (click on my avatar)
What are you running now? If you put XP on after Linux it highjacks the bootloader (easily fixed) but XP first if you are installing that too