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i want 2 try out LINUX as my college comp use it... which linux 2 go 4... is ububtu good??? i need bacis apps like 'gedit', 'xfig', etc...

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Ubuntu is good---not sure about ububtu....;)

Start with anything in the top 5-10 in the "hit list" at distrowatch. See also the "getting started" link below.

You should try a few, before you make your mind up which to go for.

Download and burn a few different LiveCD versions and check them out. Distrowatch is a good place to read up on various distros.

My standard list is Ubuntu, Mandriva, Mepis, PCLinuxOS. You want gedit so you need a GNOME desktop.

It's also important to know your hardware: CPU, CPU speed, RAM, laptop or desktop.

Try out the Ubuntu CD and see if you like it. If not, post back here about what you don't like.

You'll have to learn how to spell and punctuate before you make much progress with linux ;)