Which version of linux for a first time user?

Sebouh · 03-25-2005, 10:45 AM

Hey, i wanted to pick one of the versions of linux that best suits me cause i have never used linux before, so can u direct me to the best one?
thanks.

**Praetor** · 03-25-2005, 01:15 PM

Mandrake is very user-friendly and is good for a transition to Linux

Sebouh · 03-25-2005, 01:30 PM

Is that free cause i found on the internet and it wasn't. Plus it was like 6 CDs.

Charlie · 03-25-2005, 01:36 PM

Knoppix
It is because it is boot from CD-Rom, no need to instrall in hard disk
and it inserted some useful software,for example ,Open Office,GIMP,XMMS

Charlie · 03-25-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebouh

Is that free cause i found on the internet and it wasn't. Plus it was like 6 CDs.

you need not to instill all of them,
just download disc 1 to disc 2 (I am not sure,you must see the manual)
other disc was collected some program which is no need to instill

**Praetor** · 03-25-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Is that free cause i found on the internet and it wasn't. Plus it was like 6 CDs.

1. You can get the DVD version
2. There is also a single CD mini version
3. You only need the first 2 CDs if i recall
4. Yes its free

OS Dragon · 03-25-2005, 04:36 PM

I've read that Mandrake is the best Linux Package for new users but I think that SuSe Version is also a good version to consider. I bought Lisnux SuSe Pro (Version 9.1)

Although you should be able to download this package or a demo from the sight:

www.novell.com

heinzbitte · 03-25-2005, 06:02 PM

My friends brother works for novell but I think he still uses redhat. Does anyone know the best 64 bit version.

Chroder · 03-25-2005, 06:22 PM

I'd recommend SuSe as well. First time users would find it very easy to operate.

Sebouh · 03-26-2005, 08:33 AM

ok thankks for the advices. ill try the Mandrake then.

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Charlie New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Knoppix It is because it is boot from CD-Rom, no need to instrall in hard disk and it inserted some useful software,for example ,Open Office,GIMP,XMMS

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