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Q. I've never used Linux, so I want to find something user friendly. I will be setting up a multimedia PC that will connect to my network and TV.
Answer
I'm glad to see that you're considering Linux.
That you state that you want something user friendly indicates that you are perhaps familiar with the fact that there are many different distributions of Linux. For general information about Linux, this site is a great starting point:
http://www.linux.org/
Back to your question. Here are some distributions worth a look. Keep in mind that many of these distributions have Live CD versions so that you can run Linux from a CD. That allows you to try Linux before you make any changes at all to your computer:
Freespire:
http://www.freespire.org/
Mandriva:
http://www2.mandriva.com/linux/one/
openSUSE:
http://www.opensuse.org/en/
Various flavors of Ubuntu (I like KDE, so I prefer Kubuntu):
http://www.kubuntu.org/
Linux Mint:
http://www.linuxmint.com/
Here's something to keep in mind. Unlike other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows which only give you a choice of the Windows desktop (except maybe an option for "Classic" style), Linux has many different desktops available. A desktop environment has not only a desktop interface but also its own suite of applications from Internet software, games, multimedia, and so on. The two big desktop environments out there are KDE and GNOME (be sure to check out screen shots):
http://www.kde.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KDE
http://www.gnome.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME
There are other ways to categorize Linux such as by the type of package base that they use. For example, openSUSE and Mandriva are RPM (Redhat Package Manager) based distributions. The Ubuntu flavors, which actually also include Freespire, are Debian based distributions. Right now, that might not matter at this point. You'll learn more about it latter. FYI, many folks swear by Debian. I love them both, but I happen to love openSUSE.
One of the easiest to install, learn, and use is Freespire. I've been using Linux for a while, so I find it a little limiting for what I like doing. Nevertheless, folks transitioning from Windows will find it to be a very easy to learn. CNR makes it easy to browse and install packages (i.e., software).
I hope some of this is useful for you. Remember, there are many forums available with folks willing to give you a helping hand should you run into any trouble.
Good luck with Linux!
I'm glad to see that you're considering Linux.
That you state that you want something user friendly indicates that you are perhaps familiar with the fact that there are many different distributions of Linux. For general information about Linux, this site is a great starting point:
http://www.linux.org/
Back to your question. Here are some distributions worth a look. Keep in mind that many of these distributions have Live CD versions so that you can run Linux from a CD. That allows you to try Linux before you make any changes at all to your computer:
Freespire:
http://www.freespire.org/
Mandriva:
http://www2.mandriva.com/linux/one/
openSUSE:
http://www.opensuse.org/en/
Various flavors of Ubuntu (I like KDE, so I prefer Kubuntu):
http://www.kubuntu.org/
Linux Mint:
http://www.linuxmint.com/
Here's something to keep in mind. Unlike other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows which only give you a choice of the Windows desktop (except maybe an option for "Classic" style), Linux has many different desktops available. A desktop environment has not only a desktop interface but also its own suite of applications from Internet software, games, multimedia, and so on. The two big desktop environments out there are KDE and GNOME (be sure to check out screen shots):
http://www.kde.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KDE
http://www.gnome.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME
There are other ways to categorize Linux such as by the type of package base that they use. For example, openSUSE and Mandriva are RPM (Redhat Package Manager) based distributions. The Ubuntu flavors, which actually also include Freespire, are Debian based distributions. Right now, that might not matter at this point. You'll learn more about it latter. FYI, many folks swear by Debian. I love them both, but I happen to love openSUSE.
One of the easiest to install, learn, and use is Freespire. I've been using Linux for a while, so I find it a little limiting for what I like doing. Nevertheless, folks transitioning from Windows will find it to be a very easy to learn. CNR makes it easy to browse and install packages (i.e., software).
I hope some of this is useful for you. Remember, there are many forums available with folks willing to give you a helping hand should you run into any trouble.
Good luck with Linux!
Where i can download the free version of Linux?
Ardian
Ok, so recently, i have learnt that i can have both windows 7 and linux in one PC( in this case, mine).
So here its the question, where i can download the free verion of Linux? Any answers would be appreciated,thanks!
Answer
mandriva one is an excellent choice,
@carling - mandriva has been updated, you need to understand the lifecycle of mandriva,
mdv2009 was ended on nov 15 2011
mdv2010.0 is in its extended updates phase until nov 3 2012
mdv2010.1 and mdv2010.2 are still in normal support phase until july 8 2012
mdv2011 has normal desktop support until aug 28 2012, then goes into normal support phase until feb 28 2013,
mdv 2010.2 and mdv2011 may or may not enter the extended updates phase, depends on the next release,
mandriva is not a six month release anymore - there is no real point,
i'm a registered mandriva and linux user
mandriva one is an excellent choice,
@carling - mandriva has been updated, you need to understand the lifecycle of mandriva,
mdv2009 was ended on nov 15 2011
mdv2010.0 is in its extended updates phase until nov 3 2012
mdv2010.1 and mdv2010.2 are still in normal support phase until july 8 2012
mdv2011 has normal desktop support until aug 28 2012, then goes into normal support phase until feb 28 2013,
mdv 2010.2 and mdv2011 may or may not enter the extended updates phase, depends on the next release,
mandriva is not a six month release anymore - there is no real point,
i'm a registered mandriva and linux user
How to download Redhat Linux Enterprise Desktop free?
ANONYMOUS
Please tell me how to and from where to download Redhat Linux Enterprise Desktop for free. As it is an open source software, the source code has to be available. I heard they are giving the rpm packages of the source. If yes, how do I download it and how do I compile it? What's the difference if I purchase Redhat or compile it from source? Help PLzzz.
Answer
Unlike most Linux distros. Red Hat itself does not come free of charge
http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/
However CentOS and Fedora which come from the Red Hat stable are
http://www.centos.org/
http://fedoraproject.org/
LUg.
Unlike most Linux distros. Red Hat itself does not come free of charge
http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/
However CentOS and Fedora which come from the Red Hat stable are
http://www.centos.org/
http://fedoraproject.org/
LUg.
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