Which is a good Linux distro?

[nat1192]

I'm am a very new to Linux and all I have experienced is LiveCD(Knoppix) and LiveDVD(SUSe10.1). The live stuff is a bit limmited so I want to move to an installed version. Any recomendations? I am looking for something that is in depth. I want to get right into and skip all of the noob distros. Just as long as it does have a gui im good for trying it out.

 

[4W4K3]

You sure about that?

Give Gentoo a try and you might change your mind lol.

If you want more flexibility but don't want to be swamped at the same time, get a full version of Ubuntu and give it a whirl. There is a Live version as well so don't get that one.

 

[nat1192]

Ok now in response to Gentoo now I see I might need to start out slowly

Ubuntu looks good so Ill give it a shot.

Edit: You know I have heard alot about Debian Ill try that

 

[4W4K3]

Partition your drive and try a few flavors. Get familiar with one you like and just bomb any of the others. Personally I've only even tried Ubuntu and RedHat...Ubuntu was way better for me.

 

[nat1192]

Ok just ran into a snag. Debian requires me to format my partitions to resize and I just realized I have to have Windows for my Virtual School. I think I might be able to find a tool that lets me give some room to Linux without formatting everything. Thanks for your help.