Andrew C Joined Oct 8, 2007 Messages 138 Reaction score 0 May 13, 2008 #1 What version of Linux do people recomend? I'm after reading some flash cards at work but told i need Linux in which to do so. Guy at work has recomended a bun 2 version? Links to downloads would be handy too
What version of Linux do people recomend? I'm after reading some flash cards at work but told i need Linux in which to do so. Guy at work has recomended a bun 2 version? Links to downloads would be handy too
Ian Administrator Joined Feb 23, 2002 Messages 19,878 Reaction score 1,509 May 16, 2008 #2 Do you mean Ubuntu? http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download I'm playing with this version at the moment and like it
Do you mean Ubuntu? http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download I'm playing with this version at the moment and like it
floppybootstomp sugar 'n spikes Moderator Joined Mar 5, 2002 Messages 20,281 Reaction score 1,794 May 16, 2008 #3 I found PC Linux OS easy to use amd it recognised all hardware and worked perfectly straight out of the box, so to speak. Lots of choices Here (Links list is a little way down on the right).
I found PC Linux OS easy to use amd it recognised all hardware and worked perfectly straight out of the box, so to speak. Lots of choices Here (Links list is a little way down on the right).
psd99 Joined Feb 6, 2003 Messages 5,788 Reaction score 4 May 16, 2008 #4 I suggest Fedora, check it out here: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/Download It's very user friendly, looks great and is super quick! Version 9 has just come out a few days. Happy LinuxING
I suggest Fedora, check it out here: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/Download It's very user friendly, looks great and is super quick! Version 9 has just come out a few days. Happy LinuxING
Urmas Subarctic Penguin Joined Mar 11, 2008 Messages 2,412 Reaction score 895 May 17, 2008 #5 Linux Mint is a good "easy choice". It's based on Ubuntu, and it comes with the "necessary" proprietary stuff (Java, Flash, AV codecs) preinstalled. http://www.linuxmint.com/download.html Last edited: May 17, 2008
Linux Mint is a good "easy choice". It's based on Ubuntu, and it comes with the "necessary" proprietary stuff (Java, Flash, AV codecs) preinstalled. http://www.linuxmint.com/download.html
Abarbarian Acruncher Joined Sep 30, 2005 Messages 11,023 Reaction score 1,223 May 17, 2008 #6 I'm having a lot of fun with Kanotix at the moment . https://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-3464463.php
I'm having a lot of fun with Kanotix at the moment . https://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-3464463.php
T twrangham Joined May 19, 2008 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 May 19, 2008 #7 I recommend Ubuntu or Debian. However the Fedora 9 is pretty sweet. After playing with a few different distros you will find ur favs.
I recommend Ubuntu or Debian. However the Fedora 9 is pretty sweet. After playing with a few different distros you will find ur favs.