Sunday, January 6, 2013

What is the best Linux operating system to use if you are getting started?

Q. I am a Computer Science student looking into developing a stronger Linux background. I plan to buy a new harddrive and install a partition to it.

A. Ubuntu is highly regarded as a starter edition. they even have a "live cd" you can burn so you can try before you make any changes to your system.

Just download the .iso file, burn it to a cd, and then boot to it. No changes are made until you run the "Install" file on the desktop. Everything else seems to be fully functional.

What is the best linux for an old computer to play a nintendo emulator?
Q. I need a linux that I can just pop in an old computer and install a nintendo emulator easily on.

A. How about Ubuntu and install one of the many emulators from the software center?

What is the best Linux operating system?
Q. I am a bit new to this Linux but I've heard about it and I want to try it out. Which operating system should I download? I've heard of Ubuntu, is it any good?

A. I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

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

The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-9-isadora

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

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

Linux Mint 9 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

Also worth considering :

Fedora Remix (Fedora with elements of Linux Mint)
http://fcoremix.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/lucky-13/
http://iso.linux.hr/community-fedora-remix/
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/13/html/User_Guide/

Again Fedora Remix can be run direct from the LiveDVD without touching your Hard Drive

Also you can try out as many different Linux distros. as you like on LiveCD until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/

Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major


LUg.




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