A user-friendly Linux distro for ACER Travelmate 3260
Hello,
I am new with Linux and I've decided to install this in my system instead of buying an XP Home (which I could not actually afford). My newly-bought laptop is an Acer Travelmate 3260 ANWXCi and below are the specs. Could you guys please direct me which is the most suitable OS for this one? I really would prefer something user-friendly. Thanks. Processor Intel Core Solo T1350 / 1.86 GHz Data bus speed 533 MHz Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express Cache MemoryType L2 cache Cache size 2 MB RAMInstalled Size 512 MB Technology DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz RAM configuration features 1 x 512 MB Storage controller type IDE StorageFloppy Drive None Hard Drive 80 GB Optical StorageType DVD±RW / DVD-RAM - Integrated Optical Storage (2nd)2nd optical storage type None Card ReaderCard reader type 5 in 1 card reader DisplayDisplay Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA) Display (Projector) / Widescreen Display Yes VideoGraphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 AudioAudio output type Sound card Audio Input Microphone Input Device(s)Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, 4-way scroll button TelecomModem Fax / modem Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92 Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Expansion / ConnectivityExpansion Bays None Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A |
I know this answer has been repeated before, but it's always appropriate for the situation:
"Whatever suits your needs." If you are just entering into the Linux world, check out some of the more user friendly distros such as Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com & PCLinuxOS http://www.pclinuxos.com. Both should run fine on your hardware. |
If you search the forum for "acer" or look at the threads similar to yours listed at the bottom of this page, you will find past discussions about Acer and Linux which may help you.
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There is a search function for these forums, as well as an entire section called "Distributions". Do some reading.
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If you have a good enough internet connection, it is probably worth your while to download a LiveCD version of Linux, that is one that runs from the CD without using your harddrive. This is a good test to make sure your hardware is compatible with Linux (though looking at what you posted, it should be fine). Knoppix is a popular LiveCD, although I prefer SLAX and SLAX is a considerably smaller download.
Many distros are considered user friendly. Ubuntu is by far the most popular, though Fedora Core should be fine as well. If you want to try a BSD, PC-BSD (based on FreeBSD) is the most user friendly of them. If you're the type that likes spending money, Xandros is a good option. To quote DistroWatch: "Xandros Desktop is without a doubt the most user-friendly distribution on the market and highly recommended to first-time Linux users." ...the catch is it'll cost you $40-$99. |
Ubuntu, PCLinuxOS, openSuSE, Freespire are your best options just look at the top 5 or ten and distrowatch.com
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