Question:
What is the best version of linux.????
juancastro6
2010-01-28 20:24:48 UTC
I know that there are like 10+ versions of linux. I want to try linux however I want to try the most stable version. I like how ubuntu, kubuntu, and fedora look. But I want to know which one is the more stable and not the most popular.
Four answers:
Linux Mint 11
2010-01-29 03:54:15 UTC
Option One (Full installation)



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





Option Two (Install Ubuntu inside Windows)



Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 9.10 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu



Ubuntu 9.10 Download

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download



Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic



Linux Mint 7 has a similar feature called mint4win (Windows 7 run mint4win in Vista compatability mode) and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed (mint4win is not available for Linux Mint 8)



Linux Mint 7 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=38



Linux Mint 7 Gloria User Guide

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15884753/Linux-Mint-7-Gloria-User-Guide



Once again Ubuntu 9.10 and Linux Mint 7 can be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive



Windows 7 run mint4win in Vista compatability mode



Option Three (LiveCD)



Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)

http://distrowatch.com/



Major Linux Distributions

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major





LUg.
Rickie
2010-01-30 08:06:36 UTC
There are actually hundreds of version of Linux but they come more of less about the same. There are also many versions of Windows, Windows 7 ultimate 32 bits, Windows XP starter 32 bits, Windows Vista Home 64 bits.



As u implied Ubuntu is a cute little linux with an EXTREMLY AGRESSIVE bordering on insanely agressive community that try to promote it but it does have many limitations.



Go to distrowatch.com and select the linux u like that is the best way.



All linux are about the same in terms of stability to be fair, stability has to do with limited bugs file system and the main use of your linux



For that reason it could be argued that a linux desinged only for servers like Red hat Linux is the most stable.



RICK
2010-01-28 20:44:49 UTC
If you want the easiest for beginners,Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, is a good place to start. As for stable, they all are stable. They are all Linux underneath, the only difference really is the dressing. There are literally hundreds of builds of linux, a lot of themm can be found here. http://distrowatch.com/



My advice is to start with something simple, Linux Mint is the best choice for beginners. Because it's an Ubuntu build, it pretty much sets up most hardware for you. It actually does a better job of recognizing hardware and automatically setting it up than Windows does. Mint also comes with Java, Flash, and DVD player software "out of the box," while with plain Ubuntu you have to set it up yourself.

http://www.linuxmint.com/





Also, with Mint, or any other member of the Ubuntu family, you have the option of putting the CD in while windows is running, and installling it like a windows program. This gives you a way of trying it out without going through the commitment of partitioning your hard drive. If you don't like it, simply uninstall it under Windows.
jerry t
2010-01-29 06:15:43 UTC
There are in fact several hundred versions of linux.

There are many factors that determine the stability of any OS. Linux is very stable because of the filesystem that it uses and speed that security holes are patched. Users many times cause instability on their system by running beta and testing software that is not fully tested, not updating the system frequently for security and bug problems, by not knowing how to properly install software and trying to do things the way they did with windows.

Basicaly all versions of linux are stable if the users follows good and safe practices. Debain is generally considered the most stable of alo the linuxes, and it is frequently criticized as boring. Debian is not a very good distro for a beginner because it requires a fair amount of linux knowledge to use. It is good for someone who has used linux for a few years and is comfortable with it. Many users switch to Debian for servers and as their 3rd or 4th distro.

Here is a quick quiz to help you select a good stable easy distro for a beginner.

Good luck


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