What is the best version of linux to download for high level home use?

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I was considering fedora and debian, but was wondering whether anybody has used something that they prefer above the previous two.

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I have used Fedora through vmware and have a copy of Xandros which I think is deb based on a laptop, both were quite good but I didn't think the config tools were that easy to use.

I have used Suse since version 8.1 and now use OpenSuse version 10.2 I have ditched windows completely and I think it is good enough to use as a high end home user, I don't think the other distros I have tried are. Where I think OpenSuse has the advantage is in hardware detection and configuration, it uses yast2 to configure the machine and it is quite easy once you get used to it. It's slightly similar to the windows control panel but you can config much more than windows will allow.

You can download it from here:
http://download.opensuse.org/

including the addon CD which has all the closed source drivers and programmes that Novell aren't allowed to ship with it, it's free without support, if you want a boxed copy go to:

http://www.novell.com/products/opensuse/?sourceidint=productsmenu_linuxprofessional

there is 90 days installation support and a very good manual.

email me if you want any further help.

What Linux distro to download for maximum Windows software compatibility and feel?

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Hello all. I'm a Windows user, but I'd like to try out a Linux distro. I'm looking for an OS that has a similar GUI to windows and similar applications, with high compatibility with Windows programs. I was thinking of Ubuntu. Do you guys have any better suggestions? Thanks.

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I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44

The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

INSTALL LINUX MINT WITHIN WINDOWS (not currently available for Linux Mint 8)

To install Linux Mint within windows you will need the earlier release Linux Mint 7 which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04

Linux Mint 7 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38

Linux Mint 7 has a feature called mint4win based on the Wubi installer (Ubuntu) which enables you to install Linux Mint within windows (Windows 7 run Wubi/mint4win in vista compatability mode)

Mint4Win â A Wubi based Installer for Linux Mint
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/

Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi

You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.

mint4win like Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.

Boot in to windows insert the LiveCD you have just created and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where mint4win comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.

Once Linux Mint 7 is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint

CURRENT SESSION

Linux Mint 6 custom LiveDVD with switchable Beryl 0.2.1* and Compiz 0.7.2**
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_(window_manager)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz
*Beryl 0.2.1 sourced from Ubuntu 7.04 repositories
**Compiz 0.7.2 sourced from Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Alpha 5) repositories


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How do Linux users download software that are only available for mac and windows?

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We Don't! and that is the beauty of it... we don't have to rely on that proprietary crap. Linux has "open source" alternatives that will do what you need. Windows apps can be run with WINE if you really need to... but why?

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