Which linux version is best

karthike

Which linux version is best ?

Red Hat
Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Edubuntu
Fedora
Suse

DoctorBeaver

It depends on what you want to do, how good you are with Linux, and whether you want cutting edge (which have the accasional bug) or safe and trustworthy.

If you just want it to develop php programs, then try something like JSAS (Joomla Stand Alone Server). That comes with Apache, mySQL, php and php MyAdmin. It's very easy to install and is very robust.

Apache is one of the best if you want to run a server.

If, however, you just want a PC running Linux then it's down to personal preference. I use Debian. It's outdated compared to, say, Ubuntu, but it's bug-free.

fadirocks

for Desktop I liked Mandriva it's very neat Smile

Ubuntu is pretty good too that's what i finally installed on my mother's computer because it came with tons of card games & that's what she basically wants to do plus little bit of internet

I personally hate Redhat because of earlier bad experience and I'm not sure where they stand at this time especially I'm so outdated with Linux knowledge

If you want to just try out linux you have many choices but mostly Debian based
Knoppix, Ubuntu (other buntu stuff), Mandriva, Damn Small Linux, Morphix, ...umm probably few more that i missed

kerryworkman

mehulved

dac_nip

I think the question of "which is best" just doesn't fit right. First of all, all linux system has the same basic structure. kernel, filesystem..etc. they just differ in the kind of desktop they used and the kind of packaging (debian-base, rpm. etc..). Depending on your taste, you could opt to choose any of the distributions available. But rest assured that in terms of functionality, they are pretty much the same. though some might specialize in some function. anyway, currently I'm using mandriva, its suits my taste and i don't have any problems with it. just go ahead and try using one of them, experiment. if you don't like it, then shift to other distributions. its that simple:D

corrupt

I generally tend to like linux distros based on red hat. We use CentOS(redhat based) at work on a majority of the servers and it seems to do the job pretty damn well. Haven't tried many distros for desktop use, but i have heard good things about ubuntu and there seems to be a heap of support for it aswell.

rlashares

well.. choosing a linux distro clearly depends on yer needs...
if u want a distro for home entertainment.. I'd suggest dream linux
for learning linux.. shell scripting n all... i think knoppix gr8...
for more info on linux distros check out distrowatch.com....

qscomputing

I use Ubuntu as my only day-to-day OS, and it works fine for me. It does depend on your needs though, and there is no single "best" distro. I recommend trying Ubuntu to start with though.

pkir

I also find Ubuntu is very good : I work with it on 2 computers (desktop and laptop) : easy to install, easy to use, great hardware compatibility

We have also started to replace some Windows PC by Ubuntu and the first user feedback are good.

Another argument : it is based on Debian , known to be an high quality and very stable distro.

I believe that the other distros also have their own qualities, so I would advice to try : it is free, so there is no risk !

kansloos

I have never used, Redhat's normal linux, but I did use their other child Fedora... I am actually quite happy about it; comes with an easy installer and everything works out of the box. Same goes for Ubuntu.

I find Fedora's installer to be better, but Ubuntu has more nice, shiny and handy features (like automatic Videocard drivers download&install) and the Human theme is just so nice Very Happy

. note that these 2 distro's are aimed for normal home-use, I wouldn't recommend Fedora or Ubuntu for server systems, better to take something more stable like Debian for that use.

And SUSE is really just a pile of shit, I used it once on a VPS Server and it was so crappy; the yast thingy kept crashing on me. >.< So I had good ol trusty Debian installed on it.

foRs

hmm... I used redhat, kubunta, mandriva 2007-2008 Powerpack, OpenSuSe (from NOvell), slackware
And my choice is OpenSuSe 10.3 this system very comfortable, and very stability (in good hands all OS working Smile

) Many people love Slackware (author Patrick Valckerning), because in this OS include packages which tested and working at 100%

We can't help to u , we only can take some advice about other linux system. Your choice will be in your experience of linux. For first u must take any simple linux distribution , look at that, try to working with some programs what u need (office, media...) Then u can install other distr, and u see what kind of distr linux like for you. Make your choice and enjoy ^_^

jeremyp

[FuN]goku

zellfaze

[FuN]goku

mehulved

teko

I like gentoo myself once you get over the initial learning curve its much leaner. Although saying that for my old PIII laptop xubuntu or archlinux is much better as the compile times can be just a bit too much with gentoo for it

sjohnson

I really like Ubuntu because it's so user friendly. Of course, I'm pretty much a newbie to the Linux platform, but I really like the stability of it. I do have a Windows partition but I only use it when I have programs that I can't use on Linux. I know about the windows emulator, but I'm not certain about it. Perhaps I will brave it some day. For now, I'm happy with a windows partition.

adri

bulek

I recommend you Ubuntu linux distribution which is the most popular and the moment so the support for it is great as well.

jontyboy

Ubuntu is definetley the best. I used it for over 6 months and had no problems with it once i learnt the sudo command.. Its easy to navigate and a lot simpler than Windows though the only problem is that the compatibility with Windows programs that I was using. Though some of this problem was fixed when i got the Free windows emulator Wine. Also the forums on the Ubuntu website are great I've got a lot of things fixed from their. Smile

Studio Madcrow

I happen to love OpenSUSE, but the kids these days seem to prefer Ubuntu...

MrBlueSky

geschichteonline

hello
my favorite linux is the Opensuse 10.3. It's very stable and uncomplex. But I also like the Mandriva for Desktops.

nmoutaa

Hi,
I vote for Fedora Smile

csoftdev

i happened to be a fedora user and i have been using it for many years since it was called redhat. it is a stable and user friendly distro of linux. i suggested that anyone who wants to try out linux to try out fedora.

undeath

i dont like all the *buntu stuff... reminds me on Windows >.<

I think one of the best linux is Debian! Or when you are interessted in network security: Backtrack2 (my favourite)

greez Undeath

PANTONEPIRATE

yep ill go the geek Smile

slack is not a big as it used to be though but debian seems to be comming along nicely.
I dont use linux much anymore tending to use solaris and bsd more but when I do fire
up my little nix book its debian thats driving it.

cosmicx

I would definitely vote for Ubuntu for Linux beginners...
haha, you can learn a lot through this distro...
besides that, it would be a good option if you are trying to migrate from Windows Razz

csoftdev

i use fedora myself and i have been using it since it was called redhat back then and before the redhat enterprise era. now it is called fedora and I have been using it sinc efedora 1. I have tried few other distros too, and I heard that ubuntu/kubuntu/xubuntu is very user friendly and easy to use.

Kelcey

All my friends use Ubuntu. When I have to, I use Fedora and it's a lot better than what Linux was just a few years ago.

biljap

I’ve tried Fedora few years ago and I liked using it. It’s very user friendly and although I was always using Windows, I successfully installed all software I wanted and I made everything look the way I like. The only problem with Fedora was that I couldn’t find all the drivers I need for my hardware…
And recently I decided to try Ubuntu because all of my friends are using it and they said that it’s excellent. Ubuntu recognized my hardware but I couldn’t install software I need… maybe I wasn’t patient enough, I might try it one more time… And yes… There was one more problem with Ubuntu – I couldn’t start Windows using its menu.

Warriorcz

So, I think Kubuntu is the best one of this selection. I'm not using it (Gentoo forever), but I have good experience with Kubuntu.

My sister have it on her computer and there is no problem. I installed it two months ago and I haven't had to care about it yet.

However, I haven't tried Fedora and Red Hat, so I can't compare much...

LostOverThere

We use Fedora at school for some of the computers, it seems quite nice, however they're still stuck with Fedora Core 3 so I can't really compare. Rolling Eyes

Davidgr1200

I like Puppy Linux. It is quite small and fast but can still do most of what I want an OS to do. It also seems to be more compatible than most other versions of Linux I have tried. It's worth having a CD with it on for the times when Windows stops working and you need to retrieve files which you have on your disk. You can also, apparently, run it on a flash dirve, though I haven't tried it....yet.

tiruveedhula

Suse Rocks!!!.. I love SUSE and also prefer SUSE. I have started linux with suse only. It is very comfortable and good looking also. Using suse for the past 2 years. and with compiz installed on suse you will get a 3D desktop and other effects(fire,woobling,rain,shading and lots of....). Have a try with suse..........Suse ROcks......

LostOverThere

I more prefer the Debian based systems, but if SUSE does it for you by all means, don't let anyone stop you from using it.

welshsteve

I have experience of three different linux distros.

1. Mandriva - very nice to look at, and easy to use. I really like this one.

2. Ubuntu - regarded by many as the easiest to learn and the best distro around. I like this one very much.

3. DSL - Damn Small Linux - compact and fits easily onto a memory stick (it's only around 50MB and comes with Firefox etc)

LostOverThere

Damn Small Linux is great, I use it on my old computer. However I'm not to sure why they included Firefox on it, Dillo works just fine.

bigt

Ubuntu

paultjepotlood

I like OpenSuse and Ubuntu best. I'm working on OpenSuse for 1,5 year now. you have to get deeper in some things to get it working. Installing programs can be hard sometimes. One minor thing of OpenSuse is Yast. it's very slow.... Also mounting was a problem, you had to change config files and stuff...

I discovered Ubuntu version 8.0.4 last month. I'm very content with it. the installation of programs is supereasy! Also to get video and audio up and running is easy because the program searches for codecs and installs them. That was a problem with opensuse, i had to spent several weeks on forums to find out how to get video up and running in opensuse.

I would recommend Ubuntu to beginners with linux.
the use of Ubuntu is almost similar to Windows.

Gushe

Hey, I have a little question.

I have an old pc here that I'd like to use as my Programming environment PC with a Linux system.
Mainly I want to use it for programming languages that support both windows & Linux such as C/C++, PHP, Perl, Python, JAVA,.. (I've still got to learn most of them though Razz

)

But which Linux version would be the best to do this? Smile

Thanx in Advance;
~ GuShe! Wink

LostOverThere

How fast is this old computer you're running?

Gushe

I don't know exactly.

Something like 256mb RAM & 1.8Ghz CPU or lower. (CPU could also be 1.3Ghz.. Rolling Eyes

)

BeGe

I have been using Debian for 12 years and see no reason to swtich.

marsupilami

tdfranc