Thinking about Linux

quagmondo23 · 09-29-2007, 06:25 PM

I want to try a different OS on my laptop which is running xp. I've heard that linux is the way to go for a different system but it looks complicated. Whenever I look it up, people talk about having to do a lot of programming or scripting(I'm not sure) to make it do what you want. Also, there is many versions. Could someone maybe explain it a little. Thanks

vonfeldt7 · 09-29-2007, 07:06 PM

Most people would recommend Ubuntu, as it's (supposedly) better for beginners.

From my experience using Ubuntu 7.04....it's alright. The programming you heard about is true to some effect, depending on what you want to do with Ubuntu, however, it's nothing you couldn't handle.

The reason I think you could handle is it, is because its not actually knowing code or anything....you just look up the little string you need on the internet. If you're still confused let me know and I'll try to explain better.

Bottom Line IMO: Linux (Ubuntu) is alright, but (for me)it's ultimately useless and poorly done. I can't stand using terminal for EVERY LITTLE F***ING THING I WANT TO DO! (Terminal is the place where you enter the code). I do think that you should try it though...it's fun to mess around in and experiment with.

hhpeter · 09-29-2007, 07:17 PM

if you want almost everything to work right away after you finish installing then try pclinux.....
if you want to learn a little bit or just curious then try ubuntu because you will need to install aditional codecs and programs....

spanky · 09-29-2007, 07:36 PM

linux mint is also very beginner friendly

Punk · 09-29-2007, 08:22 PM

I had a Disto CD where you boot on the CD and it lets you try out the OS. I tried quite a few times and didn't like it at all... XP is more than enough for me...

Nevakonaza · 09-29-2007, 08:31 PM

try Dream linux...looks very nice

google it up in images and you will see it looks like Mac osx a bit with its dock

spanky · 09-29-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevakonaza

try Dream linux...looks very nice

google it up in images and you will see it looks like Mac osx a bit with its dock

dream linux is my fav distro

f.i.t.h · 09-29-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vonfeldt7

Most people would recommend Ubuntu, as it's (supposedly) better for beginners.

+1
IMO, Ubuntu and Kubuntu are great for begginers.
they also have some amazing visual effects:

and

in the 2nd image, the problems on the top only show up in screenshots

Gaff84 · 09-29-2007, 11:38 PM

I was impressed with kUbuntu. I don't know much about Linux, but installing it was easy. I just threw it on a PC and used it for web surfing and stuff like that. It boots up quickly, and if you don't really need to do too much with it, it runs fine on older PC's.

spanky · 09-30-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.i.t.h

+1
IMO, Ubuntu and Kubuntu are great for begginers.
they also have some amazing visual effects:

and

in the 2nd image, the problems on the top only show up in screenshots

that is just compiz-fusion. you can install that to almost any distro. that is nothing special to ubuntu.

09-29-2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
quagmondo23 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: At My Computer, In My Room, In My House, In My Town, In My County, In My Country, Which Is Ireland Posts: 846	Thinking about Linux I want to try a different OS on my laptop which is running xp. I've heard that linux is the way to go for a different system but it looks complicated. Whenever I look it up, people talk about having to do a lot of programming or scripting(I'm not sure) to make it do what you want. Also, there is many versions. Could someone maybe explain it a little. Thanks

09-29-2007, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
vonfeldt7 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle of nowhere, Kansas Age: 17 Posts: 994	Most people would recommend Ubuntu, as it's (supposedly) better for beginners. From my experience using Ubuntu 7.04....it's alright. The programming you heard about is true to some effect, depending on what you want to do with Ubuntu, however, it's nothing you couldn't handle. The reason I think you could handle is it, is because its not actually knowing code or anything....you just look up the little string you need on the internet. If you're still confused let me know and I'll try to explain better. Bottom Line IMO: Linux (Ubuntu) is alright, but (for me)it's ultimately useless and poorly done. I can't stand using terminal for EVERY LITTLE F*ING THING I WANT TO DO! (Terminal is the place where you enter the code). I do think that you should try it though...it's fun to mess around in and experiment with. __________________ CPU [Intel Q9450] CPU GFX [Evga 8800GT] GFX RAM [G.Skill 4GB @ 1000MHz] RAM MOBO [*Asus Maximus Formula] MOBO Last edited by vonfeldt7; 09-29-2007 at 07:12 PM.*

09-29-2007, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Gaff84 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Age: 24 Posts: 22	I was impressed with kUbuntu. I don't know much about Linux, but installing it was easy. I just threw it on a PC and used it for web surfing and stuff like that. It boots up quickly, and if you don't really need to do too much with it, it runs fine on older PC's. __________________ My Computater: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ AM2 2 gigs of Patriot DDR2 PC6400 RAM Asus M2N-E Mobo EVGA GeForce 7600 GT KO Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Case Antec EarthWatts EA500 500W PSU

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