Readers, in your opinion, what is the very best Linux distro and why? I have heard everything from Ubuntu (though it isn't clear how you pronounce it) to Gentoo, Knoppix, Debian, Xandros, Linspire, and so on...You can see the dilemma. For anyone who isn't familiar with Linux, or someone just starting out with Linux, which distro is the best? The easiest to install? Easiest to use? Which comes with the most or best applications pre-bundled? Best for XP users who want to play with Linux? Best Live CD Linux? On this post, you get the last say. Depending on the response to this, I will post the results of this "poll" in a day or two with
your top choices for Linux distro. So feel free, sound off, it's up to you! I'll be handing out stars to the top (most informative or creative) comments.
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Subscribe to commentsJure RepincSep 19th 2006 3:09PM
If you are a normal user or new to Linux or computing then I think Mandriva Linux is the best. It is easy to install and everything works out of the box. In version 2007 (currently at RC2) even 3D desktop will work out of the box.
If you are a power user that needs highly optimised system and you want all the control over your operating system then I think Gentoo Linux is the best for you. But be warned, you will have to configure a lot of things manually and you will learn a lot about Linux during the process.
For users somewhere in between I think Kubuntu and openSUSE are also a very nice choice.
Jim CupitSep 19th 2006 3:34PM
I've tried 3 or 4 linux distros, and it's Ubuntu for me. I installed it on a Windows ME machine that was completely trashed(if you ever had anything to do with ME, you'll know what I mean). Seamless install, IT JUST WORKS. I've used Dapper for about 6 months now. The real beauty of Linux is no crap cleaning, no defragging, none of the stuff you have to put up with in Windows.
Nick PostSep 22nd 2006 4:02PM
I've done Ubuntu and Xubuntu, but really, when I linux I throw in Puppy on a multisession DVD. With all the chatter these days about speeding up your computer, going simple and hardcore is the way to go.
Mike SpurlockOct 31st 2006 10:36PM
Ubuntu is as close to right as anyone's gotten. When they get the "just works" aspect right with some kind of search and update tool, then Microshaft will really need to worry. I'm not going with Vista, so this will be it for me on my next machine.
NickNov 10th 2006 2:28AM
One of my favorite distros which seems to be often overlooked is Kanotix, based on Debian Sid, it can be run as a live CD or has an option to install, it's easy and has the best hardware detection I have under seen under linux. One unfortunate thing is it's a bit bloated. I had no problem installing the latest ATI drivers with Kanotix which isn't always easy in other distros.