Best Linux distro

[AE7]

Ubuntu Server is nice for getting a server up and running quickly. I also like Ubuntu as a development OS, after an install I can quickly cut to the chase developing whatever I need to.

However, as much as I love Ubuntu. I can say that the best damn server I have ever had operating, with the most uptime, runs FreeBSD 7.1. It does email and a mailing list. It takes a while to set up on a BSD OS though, due to compilation, and changing a ton of configuration files. But at any rate, I'd say it's well worth it.

 

[DMGrier]

I think it is just a fresh look, from what I have read all they did was combine the U/I of netbook edition and desktop edition and there will be no more netbook edition

 

[lucasbytegenius]

^ Ubuntu just updated their design in the beta of 11.04. I am not sure if it is Gnome 3.0 or if they just decided to get a fresh look.

It's called Unity. afaik it's a whole new desktop environment similar to GNOME.

Trying to get something up so I can test the beta, but I've been busy lol

 

[DMGrier]

I tried the beta just a few days ago, it had to many glitches to run on my machine

 

[lucasbytegenius]

I tried the beta just a few days ago, it had to many glitches to run on my machine

Yeah I tried updating to that version using the Updater and it got stuck on the boot screen

 

[NyxCharon]

Depends on what i want to do imo.
Linux Mint for overall use, much prefer it over Ubuntu.
UE for gaming on a linux machine.
#! (crunchbang) for running a server
and backtrack4 r2 for security purposes. So, for me, one is not enough

 

[DMGrier]

Yeah I tried updating to that version using the Updater and it got stuck on the boot screen

It is crazy to think it will be ready for its actual release in a few weeks.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

It is crazy to think it will be ready for its actual release in a few weeks.

Yeah but I think they'll have it finished by then. They're pretty good about getting it done on time.

Really looking forward to it when it's officially released.