what is the best linux distribution?

Question

i currently use ubuntu and love it but are there any other linux distributions i might want to try in virtuall box or dual boot?

Answer 1

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon the outstanding Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 8 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-8-helena



Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux-Mint-8-Helena-User-Guide



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



CURRENT SESSION



Linux Mint 6 ext3 with Beryl 0.2.1*

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=31

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-6-felicia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_(window_manager)



(*Beryl 0.2.1 sourced from Ubuntu 7.04 repositories)







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Answer 2

Well, Linux Mint is basically Ubuntu, so you wouldn't be getting too big of a change that way.



Debian, which is what Ubuntu is based off of, can be a good next step once you feel that you are ready for something different, because it will still feel familiar.



Arch is another fun one, which is a little more complicated than Ubuntu, but is quicker and doesn't have as much unnecessary stuff as Ubuntu does. There are many others, such as RedHat Fedora and OpenSuse.



One thing to keep in mind is that if you create a separate home partition when you initially install Linux, you can switch distros quickly and easily, without having to wipe your data each time...

Answer 3

Puppy Linux would be fast for virtualbox. You could also try linux mint 8.

Answer 4

Fedora, Mandriva, Mint, OpenSuSE are all good I believe.

Answer 5

I'd try Ubuntu if I were you. Easy to install and use.