I want a new OS...

Fritzjavel · 04-06-2008, 02:30 AM

I Like XP don't get me wrong, but i like new expirience... i've tried MACS and i still don't like them, so now i'm wondering, Ubuntu, and Linux.... which one is better.. .and i have about 4gig Free on my HD, but i can get 6gig free easily... im only 16(tomorrow my B-day), so i don't i have money for a new HD, but which one should i try, I have a GeForce 6200 if that helps, and a AMD Sempron at 1.9ghz if thoose are any help. Thank You...

brian · 04-06-2008, 02:43 AM

ubuntu is a distro of linux. Ubuntu is a good starter os in the linux world. others are fedora, gos, knoppix, and many others. but it really depends on the users. i love fedora, many oters like ubuntu. there is not "better one"

Fritzjavel · 04-06-2008, 03:04 AM

Then what are the diff between the two??...

brian · 04-06-2008, 04:06 AM

its hard to say. ubuntu is found to be easy to install stuff and good for beginers fedora has a lot of stuff you can install off the bad and is very versitile. its really hard to say what the difference is tho

Garethman!!` · 04-06-2008, 04:56 AM

Why not try Vista?

hackapelite · 04-06-2008, 07:45 AM

This guy wants to experience something *NEW*. Even though Vista looks different and prettier than XP, it's still Windows, and "trying" it won't be much of a new experience (and many people find it rather painful one), plus you'd still have to buy it and if you don't like it...too bad, you've just wasted your $$$.

cohen · 04-06-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackapelite

This guy wants to experience something *NEW*. Even though Vista looks different and prettier than XP, it's still Windows, and "trying" it won't be much of a new experience (and many people find it rather painful one), plus you'd still have to buy it and if you don't like it...too bad, you've just wasted your $$$.

yes agree.

Meaning that he wants an OS from a different company, no apple or Microsoft OSs.

diroga · 04-07-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritzjavel

Then what are the diff between the two??...

kernel tweeks and package managment

gldfshkpr · 04-08-2008, 11:25 PM

I have three machines running on my home network.

1. Windows XP Pro
2. Mac Tiger
3. OpenSUSE linux

The linux is the newest OS for me. It's easy to setup and has YAST which seems like an easy package manager (program install/uninstall). I'm not sure you have enough drive space for a dual boot. Check http://en.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org

g25racer · 04-08-2008, 11:45 PM

gOS and knoppix are very good!! Try the live cd before you take the plunge and do a full install just to make sure you like them.

04-06-2008, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 150	I want a new OS... I Like XP don't get me wrong, but i like new expirience... i've tried MACS and i still don't like them, so now i'm wondering, Ubuntu, and Linux.... which one is better.. .and i have about 4gig Free on my HD, but i can get 6gig free easily... im only 16(tomorrow my B-day), so i don't i have money for a new HD, but which one should i try, I have a GeForce 6200 if that helps, and a AMD Sempron at 1.9ghz if thoose are any help. Thank You...

04-06-2008, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Well, i can see the sun if that helps Age: 16 Posts: 3,202	ubuntu is a distro of linux. Ubuntu is a good starter os in the linux world. others are fedora, gos, knoppix, and many others. but it really depends on the users. i love fedora, many oters like ubuntu. there is not "better one" __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista home premium \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD Wikipedia was made in the same time it takes 100,000 people to watch the super bowl. if this means something to you, put this in your profile If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

04-06-2008, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Well, i can see the sun if that helps Age: 16 Posts: 3,202	its hard to say. ubuntu is found to be easy to install stuff and good for beginers fedora has a lot of stuff you can install off the bad and is very versitile. its really hard to say what the difference is tho __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista home premium \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD Wikipedia was made in the same time it takes 100,000 people to watch the super bowl. if this means something to you, put this in your profile If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

04-06-2008, 04:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
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04-06-2008, 07:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
hackapelite Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Solicitor's office Posts: 498	This guy wants to experience something NEW. Even though Vista looks different and prettier than XP, it's still Windows, and "trying" it won't be much of a new experience (and many people find it rather painful one), plus you'd still have to buy it and if you don't like it...too bad, you've just wasted your $$$. __________________ BY READING THE ABOVE POST, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: "The above post is provided solely for entertainment purposes and is not to be taken as professional advice. Therefore, I shall not be held responsible for any damage or losses that are result from anything I have posted, to the extent applicable by law. In the unlikely event that I CAN be held responsible, I have never been here, I am not here, and I will never be here, and it will be highly questionable whether I even exist."

04-06-2008, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fritzjavel Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 150	Then what are the diff between the two??...

04-08-2008, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
gldfshkpr New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4	Re: I want a new OS I have three machines running on my home network. 1. Windows XP Pro 2. Mac Tiger 3. OpenSUSE linux The linux is the newest OS for me. It's easy to setup and has YAST which seems like an easy package manager (program install/uninstall). I'm not sure you have enough drive space for a dual boot. Check http://en.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org

04-08-2008, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
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