Which Linux Distribution is Right for You?

[ranger]

This is a useful web resource for a new linux user. Just answer a series of questions and suggestions as to which distro is better suited for you will be given:

http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/

 

[neutrino]

Every time I do it, it gives me the names of almost every popular distro, from one CD to five. Nevertheless, it gives an idea to the newbie on what's out there.

 

[Anttech]

We found the following perfect match(es):


Ubuntu
Homepage: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
Screenshots: Click to view screenshots of this distribution
Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


Kubuntu
Homepage: http://www.kubuntu.org/
Screenshots: Click to view screenshots of this distribution
Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone.

(This distribution also has a "Live CD" you can use to test the distribution before you install it)


Debian
Homepage: http://www.debian.org/
Screenshots: Click to view screenshots of this distribution
Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian GNU/Linux provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 15490 packages, precompiled software bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine.

I actually use Umbuntu already, and I have a MAC which has a deb based distribution method (apt-get)
I think the only question it actually used to correlate this was, which distribution method do you perfer, that was a phenomenal waste of time

 

[Loismustdie]

If you want some screenshots of the distro to go with it you should try out:

http://shots.osdir.com"

It is really good for screen captures.

 

[Anttech]

Screen Captures?

The way the windowing system will look has nothing to do with the distribution, and everything to do with the windowing system.

 

[Loismustdie]

It also shows the menu, the boot menu, the desktop and other useful properties involving the distrobution.

 

[deerhake.11]

hmm.. says Debian for me. I am using openSUSE.. close enough. haha

it says opensuse isn't free though, i must be missing something