linux

[robina_80]

what would you say is the best linus o/s out there because theres louds isnt there redhat, suse etc i want one easy to use i want one to learn about linux

[void]

I'd suggest Ubuntu, very easy install and good for a n00b to an experience Linux user. It has a very good community forum with many people happy to help.

It depends on peoples experience as to what they'll suggest, but look around and you should find a distro that suits you.

[real_in]

i donn kknow but where in my surrounding ppl. donn like UBUNTU.. they prefer red hat and i would also suggest that.. cause in this way you gonna learn RED HAT and if happen to build more interest then u can also its cerification..heheh i know it is much more difficult than other distros, but it RoX

[philg]

Redhat is no more difficult than ubuntu, though if you are going to choose Redhat please use a modern version and if you are after a free version that means Fedora Core or a Redhat Enterprise clone.

If you download and install Redhat 7.2, 8 or 9 and run into trouble you deserve it.

Linux is all about choice, so as Void says you should look around, read the blurb on different distribution's websites and pick one you like the sound of.

There is no best distribution, there are advantages and disadvantages to them all, its all about personal preference.

[macdude425]

Originally posted by real_in
heheh i know it is more difficult than other distros

You can say THAT again...even though it's not inteneded to be, it still is (*cough FEDORA cough*)

Really, you can try a watered down distro, like Mandriva, which is still Red Hat based but takes out a lot of the RH issues out, or just get your hands wet and try a distro with a little steeper learning curve like Slackware or Debian. The second would probably be a better option to learn about the inner workings of Linux and to get your hands dirty.

[robina_80]

ive decided im going with Suse linux but i was wondering you can download it from there web site, is that the full version or evaluation copy

[simple]

i dont mean to be rude but whats the point of asking so many opinions and going your own way anyway??? not even a single dude suggested you suse. also its not like once you install a particular linux you are going to use its thousands of applications or immediately start shell programming or something like that. there are lots of good distros around .try googling for it. also lookup sites like linux.org and linuxdistros .
Also what you have to realise is that different distributions are basically built on the same kernel , they just differ in their applications and customizability. so try finding as to what suits you. there are also some live cd's available so you dont have to install before you canb use it.
i am currently using mandriva (gnome) and i am quite satisfied with it. especially its "control panel" or "control center" is quite user friendly and lets a newbie "do" something without any harm to the system.
i am also a newbie and i dont have a great knowledge about linux but i am telling you my opinion . so best of luck with your linux!! have fun!! c ya!!!

[hilowe]

Originally posted by robina_80
ive decided im going with Suse linux but i was wondering you can download it from there web site, is that the full version or evaluation copy

You'll need to buy the retail version, or you can download the evaluation version for free.

The evaluation version has no time limit on it, and you most likely are only missing out on the support and manuals that you get with the retail version.

[Sevoma]

I highly recommend Ubuntu Dapper Drake 6.06. It is still in developement, but I find it pretty stable. It is much better than the current stable Breezy Badger.