What Linux OS should I get?

Question

Okay, firstly my computer, it's old but it still has potential. Here's the specs: 3.9ghz Intel Dual Core Processor, 2gb DDR2 RAM, 80GB HDD, Dell 3100 Deminsion motherboard. And since I dispise Apple, I won't be using Mac OS and don't care much for Windows, I figured Linux is the way to go. As of now I'm running Ubuntu 15.04, it works fine responds well. But I'm thinking it's time to get what fits my needs. I usually use my computer for Skype and light internet use, and have been able to play a game or 2 before I switched to Linux. So here's my question, what Linux should I get?;

Keep Ubuntu and get a "lesser" version
Lubuntu
Xbuntu
Or some other form of Linux I'm unaware of.

What would you suggest for my computer use? And also, how the hell do I downloaded games? I tried Wine and PlayOnLinux but I get confused. As of now I'm trying to download the Sims 3. So any input would help, I appreciate it. Thank you.

Answer 1

What is your level of expertise? Do you want to LEARN Linux, or just USE it? Do you want system and package managers that think for you, or do you want to do things yourself.



Ubuntu is a consumer grade distro that is good for the rank beginner, but nothing else.



Suse is a good stable distro for those that don't really want to learn much about Linux, but just want to use it but still have a good solid distro.



Slackware is a rock solid distro for those that like to think for themselves and learn Linux.

Answer 2

Centos 7.



Centos is one of the "serious" (Enterprise-grade) rather than toy versions of Linux; it's incredibly stable and very well supported.



Get Centos itself here:

https://www.centos.org/



Then follow this guide for adding Skype, Steam and various other useful/essential stuff..



http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/centos-7-perfect-desktop.html





If you have games on a Steam account already, it should give you the option to download any that have Linux versions once you have set it up and logged in - your existing Steam library content should be listed.





ps. the "SteamOS" system is itself a version of Linux, so they will be pushing to get the Linux versions of as many games as possible on Steam, to work with that...



Some more info on non-Steam Linux gaming:

http://www.linuxgames.com/

http://icculus.org/lgfaq/

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/index.php

Answer 3

I don't know

Answer 4

i recommend suse or ubuntu