Where can i download the latest version of Linux?

Question

I want to download the latest version of linux to put on my windows xp computer but i have no idea where i should download it from and whats the latest version. I also need to know if my computer is even compatible and able to run it. Thanks for the help

Answer 1

Personally I would boost the ram another 512MB to increase the performance and be allowed to run many of the different Linux Distributions. Even though 512 is enough in most cases it may run a little slow at times. I run PCLinusOS 2009-1 kde dual boot with Windows Xp, which is downloaded through torrents. I didn't like the 2009-2 version. Ubuntu is the one most recommended and Mint Linux for lower end computers (which is debain and Ubuntu based) Wish you the best and enjoy.

Answer 2

If you go to the website of the version of linux that you want to use you will find their latest version.

If you would tell us which cpu and how much ram you have we could give you some idea about which versions of linux would run best on your system. There is a version of linux for any computer, even the very old computers.

Good luck

Answer 3

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 7 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 7 Download

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



Linux Mint 7 Release notes

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_gloria_whatsnew.php



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 7 (Gloria)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-7-gloria



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 7 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 7 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



ALSO WORTH CONSIDERING LINUX MINT 6



Linux Mint 6 Download

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



Linux Mint 6 Release notes

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_felicia_whatsnew.php



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 6 (Felicia)

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





CURRENT SESSION



Linux Mint 7 ext4 (GRUB 2) with Compiz 0.8.2

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

http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/







LUg.

Answer 4

it sounds like your boot sector could be corrupted. luckily ubuntu can help you with this aswell obtain ubuntu and use the academic to make a bootable USB disk. you may click the 'attempt ubuntu' button and you may truthfully run the finished version of ubuntu off the usb stick. assuming the errors is in basic terms in the boot sector of the data and the force itself is wonderful then you definately can benefit get admission to to all your data in this mode. back up everythign you desire. then click installation ubuntu, set the basis itemizing, and click the installation button.

Answer 5

Well there are tons of different "flavors" of Linux...I recommend Fedora or Ubuntu. www.fedoraproject.org or www.ubuntu.com. Fedora is a bit more complicated to install, ubuntu is very simple to install.

Answer 6

I recommend PCLinuxOS. It's the most rock solid distro I've been able to find. The only cost to you is a CD to burn it on!! Good luck and here's the link. http://www.pclinuxos.com/index.php?option=com_ionfiles&Itemid=28