Click HERE to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links.

This thread is specifically for those familiar or new to the Linux distributions.

Feel free to share opinions, ask questions, and say anything about Linux.


Well, a month ago I downloaded and tried Ubuntu in Virtualbox under Windows XP SP3.
I found it surprising that this OS is just as user-friendly as Windows XP. In fact, now I find it more appealing than Windows XP.. though it isn't as visually attractive as Win 7.

After using it, I tried other Linux distros, like openSUSE, Fedora, Mandriva, Zorin...
Zorin OS is a perfect Linux alternative for Windows 7.
I like the way it mimics the GUI sans the Aero visual effects.
I definitely recommend it to Windows users who are new to Linux.


Now I'm going to give OpenSolaris and PC-BSD a shot

Tried many; always end up going back to Ubuntu. I'll test out Zorin, that one's new to me.

This is a decent site for Linux distributions: http://distrowatch.com/

That's where I heard of Zorin

Red hat or ubuntu , whats good?

Originally posted by lordxalba
Red hat or ubuntu , whats good?

Red Hat isn't free, they do release a free desktop version called Fedora (version 15 out now) which is (or was) comparable to Ubuntu.

I test things out in Fedora, every now and then. Decent and stable.

I tried to get a Arch Linux distro working, failed, and then ran back to Linux Mint like a wimp. Been using Ubuntu since 2009, but switched over to Linux Mint a few months ago.

Originally posted by Lucius
I tried to get a Arch Linux distro working, failed, and then ran back to Linux Mint like a wimp. Been using Ubuntu since 2009, but switched over to Linux Mint a few months ago.

If you want/need to use a lightweight Linux distro and you like the ones that are based off Ubuntu/Debian, try Lubuntu. It has a small(er) resource footprint and you can add what you need to it later on.