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Old 03-25-2008, 12:11 AM   #1
amarjeet
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which version will suite a desktop with dual core, 1gb RAM, 250 gb HD


please suggest a simple linux OS for desktop of a beginner,
 
Old 03-25-2008, 12:15 AM   #2
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Any of the major distros really. Ubuntu is good.
 
Old 03-25-2008, 03:16 AM   #3
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With those stats, it is pretty much up to personal choice. If it is about ease of use for a beginner, there are several good ones, but probably the best to start on is Ubuntu as it has one of the largest install bases and it is the easiest to find help for if there is a problem.
 
  


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