Best Linux?
Aug. 11th, 2010 07:57 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Some time soon I've been told I may be given my sister's spare PC, since they've gone Mac. It was horribly badly clogged with old software and viruses the last time I had to deal with it, and I don't think I can face attempting to clean it out. As I recall it's 1gb RAM and about 2ghz. My inclination is to pull the hard disk completely and put in a large drive I have going spare, and turn it into a Linux box.
Just wondering what the best Linux is for a more or less trouble free install and for use by a beginner these days - assuming experience with Windows XP and OS-X but not much Linux. I think the general consensus was Ubuntu last time I asked, is that still the case?
Later The majority voice still favours Ubuntu, it seems. Thanks to everyone that responded.
Just wondering what the best Linux is for a more or less trouble free install and for use by a beginner these days - assuming experience with Windows XP and OS-X but not much Linux. I think the general consensus was Ubuntu last time I asked, is that still the case?
Later The majority voice still favours Ubuntu, it seems. Thanks to everyone that responded.
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Date: 2010-08-11 07:35 pm (UTC)Ubuntu
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Date: 2010-08-11 07:42 pm (UTC)The hardest part of Linux I've found is installing stand-alone programs. Then adding repository keys. There's a lot of stuff with equivalents in Linux, and WINE for some of the rest. Some things just can't be found. (Like ClickBook)
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Date: 2010-08-11 08:21 pm (UTC)I suspect it will depend on the particular PC and its vintage and make, but I think Hal went through most of the variants of Linux at one time or another trying to get a running install on a PC and all or nearly all went tits up before the install was complete. FWIW, he's running Ubuntu on his EEEPC now, and it seems fine, but I find the interface unpleasant and user hostile.
If you're installing from scratch, why not do an Etch-a-Sketch reset on the PC and install whatever version of Windows you are familiar and comfortable with.
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Date: 2010-08-12 09:41 am (UTC)The people I've talked to swear by Ubuntu so give it a shot. I've heard that it's not too hard to get rid of and there are other versions that you can always try.
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