which is better OS FreeBSD or Ubuntu.?

Question

I currently have windows on my pc I never liked it, so im going to change im not new to linux or unix, but before I go and unistall and reistall new os I want to know which one would be best. I do a lot of gaming, searching the web use firefox and burn dvds make movies and also back up movies,and cds. I also produce music but not as much anymore but would like to be able to do that as well.

Answer 1

Since you're a newbie, go with Ubuntu. Not only is it user friendly, there's a large community that will be happy to help you out.



As others have said, Linux isn't a gaming platform. You can run some Windows games within an emulator like Wine, but not all.

Answer 2

FreeBSD has stronger network capabilities and as an aside, that is the base version for Mac OS/X. (Apple added the Aero interface and other mac extensions.)



Anyway, If you have enough disk space you can install them both and dual boot. For that matter your could also use Windows and boot between the three.



Or, use windows with Virtual PC from microsoft of vmlite and run Ubuntu and/or FreeBSD in virtual windows on you desktop..



Options are many. Though it seems Ubuntu is enjoying the top ranks as easy to use.



Cheers

Answer 3

I have never tried Free BSD, but Ubuntu can do everything you said except gaming (unless you have the skills to get them running in wine)



A plus point of Ubuntu over free BSD is the huge support you will get at ubuntuforums.org



You would also like to try the more easier distros like linux mint and open suse.



http://www.linuxmint.com/mirrors.php?id=23

Answer 4

FreeBSD tends to have a higher learning curve than Ubuntu. Tends to be used primarily for server, and tends to have stricter security. I suggest Ubuntu. Very easy to set up and deploy.

Answer 5

"I do a lot of gaming"



Stick with Windows. There is no "Best Linux" for gaming, period.



For all but gaming, try Linux Mint. It's sooo much like Windows!!!

Answer 6

Ubuntu was voted most user friendly recently and I have to agree. Been running it for two years on my home computers.



Just make sure to enable the restricted drivers and codecs so you can play your DVD's.



I even have several customers who are not computers guru's by any measure running it on their computers and they are dapting just fine.

Answer 7

with your things you love i would say ubuntu

but with the games get emulators to play playstation ,atari , nintendo ... etc

also use whine to run .exe

i run ubuntu

and only from add/remove i can put alot of games but i never liked those

there are prog's to run music and movies but for first time it will ask for codecs

i liked totem . rythmouse and amarok players

also burning and recording are available