Most "popular" version of linux - Page 2

GameGURU · 11-02-2005, 10:50 PM

Well, I love slackware myself.

waynejkruse10 · 11-03-2005, 05:31 AM

Ubuntu is Debian based and is very flexible and customisable. If you prefer there is a KDE version of Ubuntu out as well called Kubuntu. Also if your into servers, there is a stripped down fine tuned version for servers.

Ive used Ubuntu among other distros and i have found that it is the best. It has great support and good mirrors and the free shipit service.

TSHF · 11-03-2005, 11:07 AM

You can't just judge usage like that. That is different for every Linux user. There is something different to suit everyone.

While I see Slackware as a very nice distribution [quite robust], I vouch for Gentoo. The customization and optimization is awesome. It is the most powerful distro and it is easy to use because of emerge as it resolves dependencies automatically. Gentoo doesn't have an easy install, but what comes close to Gentoo and is my second favorite distro is Debian. Apt is simply amazin.=g.

neo214 · 11-03-2005, 11:14 AM

I'm just looking for a distro that I can find programs for that work...

horndude · 11-03-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by TSHF
You can't just judge usage like that. That is different for every Linux user. There is something different to suit everyone.

While I see Slackware as a very nice distribution [quite robust], I vouch for Gentoo. The customization and optimization is awesome. It is the most powerful distro and it is easy to use because of emerge as it resolves dependencies automatically. Gentoo doesn't have an easy install, but what comes close to Gentoo and is my second favorite distro is Debian. Apt is simply amazin.=g.

the original question was about "popular" distro, hard to find an accurate way to find out that info.......forum usage is a **** good way to do that IMHO

waynejkruse10 · 11-03-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

You can't just judge usage like that. That is different for every Linux user. There is something different to suit everyone.

I wasnt judging it i was giving a subjective opinion.

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I'm just looking for a distro that I can find programs for that work...

Well Debian based distros (like Ubuntu) have a thing called Apt and this lets you choose packages and programs you want and it will install it automatically. In Ubuntu and im sure there is an equivalent thing in other Debian based distros is Synaptic which puts all of that functionality into a easy to use GUI interface.

Wayne

T1junkie · 11-05-2005, 04:15 PM

according to http://distrowatch.com/ its ubuntu
but slackware has been on the list for ages and its been around for a very long time

(slackware is a personal favorite too)

straightv6 · 11-05-2005, 06:21 PM

Slackware

11-02-2005, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
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11-03-2005, 05:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
waynejkruse10 Wizard Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,786	Ubuntu is Debian based and is very flexible and customisable. If you prefer there is a KDE version of Ubuntu out as well called Kubuntu. Also if your into servers, there is a stripped down fine tuned version for servers. Ive used Ubuntu among other distros and i have found that it is the best. It has great support and good mirrors and the free shipit service. __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400, DFI Infinity 975X/G, 2x 512mb DDR2 667mhz, Albatron 7900gt, WD 200gb SATA, Samsung DVD-RW, Silverstone ST-50EF 500w PSU.

11-03-2005, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
TSHF Junior Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 59	You can't just judge usage like that. That is different for every Linux user. There is something different to suit everyone. While I see Slackware as a very nice distribution [quite robust], I vouch for Gentoo. The customization and optimization is awesome. It is the most powerful distro and it is easy to use because of emerge as it resolves dependencies automatically. Gentoo doesn't have an easy install, but what comes close to Gentoo and is my second favorite distro is Debian. Apt is simply amazin.=g. __________________ Sig removed due to size. Please read the rules before adding your compliant sig. SigSanta

11-03-2005, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
neo214 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 94	I'm just looking for a distro that I can find programs for that work... __________________ Later!

11-05-2005, 04:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
T1junkie Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 302	according to http://distrowatch.com/ its ubuntu but slackware has been on the list for ages and its been around for a very long time (slackware is a personal favorite too) __________________ IBM/Lenovo T43 2687DSU Pentium M 2.0Ghz 1024 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) 80 GB Ultra ATA, 5400 RPM 14.1\" LCD Windows XP Pro DVD-R 64MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 Integrated 802.11A/B/G, Bluetooth, 10/100/1000 Eth.

11-05-2005, 06:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
straightv6 Not A Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 466	Slackware __________________ Desktop HTPC Xubuntu Ubuntu and MythTV AMD 1GHz CPU AMD 64 3200+ 512MB RAM 1GB DDR 400 SDRAM GeForce FX 5200 GeForce 7300GT Dual 225BWs RCA 32"

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