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Old 11-11-2009, 11:28 PM   #1
vieya
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Which distribution is good for me?

So I'm thinking of trying out linux I'm currently using windows xp for my laptops. I'm thinking if I should change to windows 7. But I want to try out linux. Which ones would be good for me?

the laptop I'm currently using is:
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INtel CPU T2400 @ 1.83 ghz
987 mhz, 1.99 GB of ram
centrino duo
 
Old 11-11-2009, 11:42 PM   #2
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I would suggest either Linux Mint, or Ubuntu. Both distributions allow you to run the operating system off of the CD (or DVD) before installing it.
 
Old 11-13-2009, 04:55 AM   #3
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I think u should choose fedora
it always brings new technologies before other distros
and all it's software are completely free unlike some other distros
u can try the live cd before installing
u can also write the image to a usb using fedora liveusb creator

here's the download page
https://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora

btw
fedora 12 is coming in 5 days

I'v been using fedora for a long time 5stars
 
Old 11-13-2009, 05:07 AM   #4
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Goto
http://distrowatch.com/
Do some reading, and take the distro that suits your needs.
 
Old 11-13-2009, 05:46 AM   #5
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Goto
http://distrowatch.com/
Do some reading, and take the distro that suits your needs.
To start---anything in the top 5 on their "hit list"---also PCLinuxOS, Mepis
 
  


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