Hi ya all!!!

I'd like to install linux for the first time!

Which one to take? What to be careful about?
What about hardware support? What about the software that comes with the
distribution?

Do you think for a start it would be wiser to try out the portable one to
see if everything works?


Tnx!

On 2008-04-19, Marlock wrote:
> I'd like to install linux for the first time!
>
> Which one to take? What to be careful about?
> What about hardware support? What about the software that comes with the
> distribution?
>
> Do you think for a start it would be wiser to try out the portable one to
> see if everything works?

Well, if you just want to try linux, you don't need to get a portable
that uses linux. You can take "live-cd", for example Knoppix, and boot
your computer with that CD. Then you'll see if linux can handle all of
your hardware and works as you expect. Then you can try to install some
distribution. One of the simplest is PCLinuxOS (I believe they also
provide live-cd). Many people like Ubuntu or Kubuntu. After all it
becomes just the matter of taste.


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On 19 Apr, 12:06, "Marlock" wrote:
> Hi ya all!!!
>
> I'd like to install linux for the first time!
>
> Which one to take? What to be careful about?
> What about hardware support? What about the software that comes with the
> distribution?
>
> Do you think for a start it would be wiser to try out the portable one to
> see if everything works?

The latest Ubuntu is very good, and still available as a "live" CD so
you can try before installing. There is also some wierd app you can
copy to windows, and then boot Linux-in-a-box as well.

The installer will re-size an existing windows partition and make a
dual-boot machine if you want a safety net.

I use Ubuntu at home and it is fine for everything I need.