What is the BEST Linux software and how do you download things on it?

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MAC MANIA

Hey, I was wondering what the best linux download is for a new user who like speed and does ALOT of programing. Also just because it will be my first time using linux I was wondering both how to download linux programs and if there are any restrictions ie. some progrmas are for mac and others are for Windows. Thanks for all the help!

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I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS and Linux Mint 10 Main Edition which are built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Long Term Support) and Ubuntu 10.10 they are easy to install and easy to use plus they come with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52

Linux Mint 10 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=67

Linux Mint 9 LTS/Linux Mint 10 Installation Guide
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2009/12/03/linux-mint-8-installation-guide/

Linux Mint 9 LTS User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php

Linux Mint 10 User Guide
http://linuxmint.com/rel_julia.php

Also well worth considering is Linux Mint 10 KDE if you are looking for working with an alternative Desktop Environment

Linux Mint 10 KDE Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=76

Linux Mint 10 KDE Release Notes/User Guide
http://linuxmint.com/rel_julia_kde.php

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS/Linux Mint 10 or Linux Mint 10 KDE then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD/DVD for installation
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

All the above distros. can also be run direct from the LiveCD/DVD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive


LUg.

What is a good site to get linux software at?

denimcap

Something like cnet, with ratings and etc?

Whenever I want a linux program, I end up having to sift through dozens of websites, making and uninstalling dozens of programs, before I find a decent user friendly interface.

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The best way to download linux software is through your distributions built-in package manager. Without knowing your distro, I can't tell you the name, it could be Yum, Synaptic, Yast, or something eles.
It also it looks like you need assistance with finding the right application to use. I would recommend Linux app finder, which sorts popular linux apps by catagory and rates them too. The alternatives link will help you find Linux alternatives for popular Windows apps.

What's the best Linux software to create/draw picture in an engineering master thesis written with Latex?

Jean-Phili

Hello

I'm currently writing my thesis on Linux using Kile (Latex), and I was wondering if any of you had suggestions of good software to use for creating pictures and diagrams for an engineering master Thesis? I only intend to do 2D, but I would like to do it efficiently.

Thanks!

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would inkscape be of any use ?

http://inkscape.org/

its in the repo's of most linux distro's

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