Considering linux

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:26

Hallo there I'm hearing more and more about Linux and it's stability..
So I want to try it out but I don't know where to start...

So i have a few questions the first one is What distro do I use? From what i've heard SUSE and Ubuntu is the favorites but I want to know which is best for a first time linuxer.

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:28

Ubuntu ultimate. I want it. It has the best resources.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:31

Do you use Linux yourself?

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:48

Waiting for a copy of Ubuntu. Not gonna waste my time getting anything else.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:52

O okay why so?

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:53

I34z1k wrote:It has the best resources.

And linux > windows.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 16:54

o okay what do you mean by

resources.

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:01

Oh my sack, you are not going the right way about this buddy.

Its a well known distro. A noob can easily read up on how to do things on it.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:03

Ok i understand now... sorry mind still having weekend

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:04

Used Suse before - not very user friendly (older versions) dont know abiout the current versions.

Currently all the rage is around Ubuntu - n if u do encounter probs thers alot of guys on the forum usin this distro, so u shud b helpd.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:06

o okay so Ubuntu Ultimate?

D3PART3D · Post by **D3PART3D** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:09

What are you going to use it for?

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:12

Don't know yet.. But I want to make a file server for backups

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:42

I'd say you should try Ubuntu. I've used many different Linux Distros and Ubuntu is by far the easiest to learn. I dropped useless XP and Vista a few months ago for Ubuntu. I've used Ubuntu Ultimate as well, which was cool, but felt a bit bloated for me. Ubuntu 7.10 is the newest build and it's fantastic

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:47

O sounds shweet. So i think i will get me that Ubuntu Ultimate 7.10 and a "Linux for Dummies" or something.. Where do I get Linux?

WAJeff · Post by **WAJeff** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:54

If you havnt used Linux before I recommend going with a Ultimate build, purely because it has apps there for you and it was a good starting point for me

You wont regret moving to Linux

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 17:56

Sounds promising and what enviorment will you suggest?

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:01

Xp3reMental wrote:Where do I get Linux?

You can have them send it to you, for free, or you can download it from the site - Here

You can also download it locally. Let me know if you want a mirror. Alternatively, you can get it from a freedom toaster

Xp3reMental wrote:Sounds promising and what enviorment will you suggest?

Ubuntu uses gnome by default, which i prefer anyway. Gnome paired with Compiz makes for a wonderful desktop environment

Sagariouz · Post by **Sagariouz** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:01

DAE_JA_VOO wrote:I dropped useless XP and Vista ...

I34z1k wrote:And linux > windows.

I would love to see you guys say that in a windows programmer's face. If you have ever programmed anything bigger than a 'hello world' program, then you would know that you will punch a guys face in if he criticizes your program you have worked 3years on.

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:05

Awsome free and 700mb so wont kill my cap...

What is Compiz?

Sorry 4 all the questions

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:09

Sagariouz wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:I dropped useless XP and Vista ...

I34z1k wrote:And linux > windows.
I would love to see you guys say that in a windows programmer's face. If you have ever programmed anything bigger than a 'hello world' program, then you would know that you will punch a guys face in if he criticizes your program you have worked 3years on.

I really don't give a crap. MS coded windows like n00bs. I even heard one of them say it himself in a video i found on Youtube the other day. They said THEMSELVES that it was overly bloated and it could be less bloated.

Linux only has the code it NEEDS to work, and what's great is that that code is ROCK solid and it works. I don't give a crap if the windows programmer doesn't like that i think he could have done a better job. The truth is the truth.

Linux is optimized, it's perfect. Windows is broken.

I got so sick and tired of the random BSODs and the stupid "End Task" dialogs. I have only ever needed to FORCE kill an app in linux maybe twice. I've done it in XP and Vista more times than i care to count.

But this is not an MS vs Linux debate

I34z1k · Post by **I34z1k** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:09

Sagariouz wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:I dropped useless XP and Vista ...

I34z1k wrote:And linux > windows.
I would love to see you guys say that in a windows programmer's face. If you have ever programmed anything bigger than a 'hello world' program, then you would know that you will punch a guys face in if he criticizes your program you have worked 3years on.

Ok. I will if I have the opportunity. Sure...

Critisism exists in humanity, from art, to actions. That's just life. Deal with it. I don't see what's so great about Windows Vista. I mean after how many years? Its crap considering that. Grow up and stop throwing your bloody toys out the cot.

BTW DJV I need to organise to get some goodies from you

DAE_JA_VOO · Post by **DAE_JA_VOO** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:13

Xp3reMental wrote:What is Compiz?

THIS is compiz:

Youtube link

Xp3reMental · Post by **Xp3reMental** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:21

WOW thats amazing looks gr8 and fun

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 04 Nov 2007, 18:27

DAE_JA_VOO wrote:
Sagariouz wrote:
DAE_JA_VOO wrote:I dropped useless XP and Vista ...

I34z1k wrote:And linux > windows.
I would love to see you guys say that in a windows programmer's face. If you have ever programmed anything bigger than a 'hello world' program, then you would know that you will punch a guys face in if he criticizes your program you have worked 3years on.
I really don't give a crap. MS coded windows like n00bs. I even heard one of them say it himself in a video i found on Youtube the other day. They said THEMSELVES that it was overly bloated and it could be less bloated.

Linux only has the code it NEEDS to work, and what's great is that that code is ROCK solid and it works. I don't give a crap if the windows programmer doesn't like that i think he could have done a better job. The truth is the truth.

Linux is optimized, it's perfect. Windows is broken.

I got so sick and tired of the random BSODs and the stupid "End Task" dialogs. I have only ever needed to FORCE kill an app in linux maybe twice. I've done it in XP and Vista more times than i care to count.

But this is not an MS vs Linux debate

Err, no... Linux is a lot better at certain things and more efficient and secure, but there are certain sacrifices that need to be made to ensure that an OS appeals to the mainstream. The same problems that plague windows will manifest as Linux becomes more popular and mainstream. If it was as good as you think it is, it would have a much larger marketshare.