Moving to Linux

llong91 · 08-08-2007, 03:47 PM

After my Windows XP expire after 30 days from reformatting my hard drive, I decided to move on to Linux. I want to know which is the best and easy for beginners Linux OS to use.

tjyorkshire · 08-08-2007, 04:21 PM

You could try the Linux distro chooser if you want:
http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/

pixellany · 08-08-2007, 04:22 PM

Anything in the top ten at distrowatch.com

The best (for you) is often the last one you try....

See also my "getting started" link below.

llong91 · 08-08-2007, 05:17 PM

Thanks. I'm going to Choose Ubuntu but when you install it, Does it become a 2nd OS? I sorta want to keep WindowsXP in my hard drive so I can activate it next time. Can I switch between Linux and Windows in the Bios screen?

pixellany · 08-08-2007, 05:34 PM

Look at my links below....

You can "dual boot" on one drive, or you can use two drives and switch in the BIOS.

llong91 · 08-08-2007, 05:47 PM

I have 2 hard drives but I think I'll dual boot. Thanks buddy.

reddazz · 08-08-2007, 05:48 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux Distributions and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

jacook · 08-11-2007, 12:04 AM

Kubuntu
http://www.kubuntu.org/

Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/community/mandrivaone

PCLinuxOS .92
http://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/dist...glish/preview/
ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distr...glish/preview/

This is the distro I use and recommend, Why because it works right out of the box. No need to configure Everything, everything just works. It also comes as a 1 CD install that is a live CD that you can install later if you wish.

Mephis
http://www.mepis.org/

Blag
http://www.blagblagblag.org/download/