Whats a good Linux OS?

Question

I'm finally gonna give Linux a try but I know they've released so many OS's whats the best one for me? I'm just looking for something that is for basic uses and some gaming. I got the partition ready, plus I've worked with iso's before so no need to explain the basics however if theirs some complicated stuff that you think you should tell me please do tell... I do not know really anything about Linux xD Thanks.

Answer 1

Overall a Linux based platform can perform most of the tasks equally as well as a proprietary platform using the likes of Ubuntu and its derivative distros. However Linux does have its limitations with some applications and in particular gaming. For example I retain a dedicated Windows partition to run specific applications such as Office 2010 etc.



I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 9 LTS Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52



How To Dual Boot Linux Mint and Windows 7

http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2010/12/08/how-to-dual-boot-linux-mint-10-and-windows-7/



Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide

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



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto



Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run straight from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive



Once installed I suggest upgrading from the default Firefox 3.6 to Firefox 5



How To upgrade to Firefox 5 on Linux Mint 9 LTS using the Mozilla Stable PPA

http://www.webupd8.org/2011/06/firefox-5-lands-in-firefox-stable-ppa.html







LUg.

Answer 2

Don';t expect to be able to play games on linux the same way you can on windows. Wine is good for SOME games and has its limitations.

I would suggest that you start with a linux distro that is easy to install and get running like Linux Mint.

For best results be sure to read the documentation because linux does not do things the same way as windows.

The biggest problem new users have when installing linux is that they overwrite the windows partition because they do not understand the way linux names the partitions. So be sure you have good backups of important files and the documentation should help with the terminology.

Good luck

Answer 3

You want to try out Linux great good for you now you want to know which one to use. My advice is stay away from Ubuntu period



you need a linux operating system that works out of the Box with no setting up that as games then you need to look at Ultimate Edition 2.9 or Ultimate Gamers edition 2.8 this is a brilliant mind blowing distribution where the 3D desktop is already set up for you,



check it out here

Ultimate edition 2.9

http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=ultimate

Ultimate gamers edition 2.8

http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=06374



or you can pick your own distribution from here scroll down the page and look at the top 100

http://distrowatch.com/



Don't download the latest releases most are bata releases and may have bugs in them

Answer 4

Arch Linux is quite likely the best, as it is very minimal and is rolling release.



But it's too advanced for beginners, try OpenSUSE, Ubuntu, or Mint.

Answer 5

in case you nonetheless have a residing house windows installation on the pc, attempt this to get the video RAM specs: click on commence --> Run variety in dxdiag click ok once you've DirectX on there, which will open a field with files of your device. discover the video section and seek for video RAM. If it says something unusual like a million.8mb RAM, you've 2mb. I genuinely have seen person-friendly sizes like that on 2 laptops that i understand have 2mb.

Answer 6

first best software is

Ardour:

(http://www.ardour.org/)



2nd

Audacity:

(http://audacity.sourceforge.net/)



3rd

Grip:

(http://nostatic.org/grip/)



Hydrogen:

(http://www.hydrogen-music.org/)



Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine for GNU/Linux. It's main goal is to bring professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming.



Jokosher:

(http://www.jokosher.org/)



Jokosher is a simple and powerful multi-track studio. Jokosher provides a complete application for recording, editing, mixing and exporting audio, and has been specifically designed with usability in mind.



The developers behind Jokosher have re-thought audio production at every level, and created something devilishly simple to use.



LMMS:

(http://lmms.sourceforge.net/)



LMMS aims to be a free alternative to popular (but commercial and closed- source) programs like FruityLoops/FL Studio, Cubase and Logic allowing you to produce music with your computer. This includes creation of loops, synthesizing and mixing sounds, arranging samples, having fun with your MIDI-keyboard and much more...



MusE:

(http://www.muse-sequencer.org/)



MusE is a MIDI/Audio sequencer with recording and editing capabilities written by Werner Schweer. MusE aims to be a complete multitrack virtual studio for Linux.



Midi sequencing

Record/Playback/Import

Input filter

Audio sequencing

Record/Playback several mono/stereo inputs/outputs.

AudioGroups



LASH

Perform audio effects like chorus/flanger in realtime!

Jack - jack-audio-connection-kit

Use the jack for midi/audio routing.

Internal Audio Routing Interface



ALSA - based on the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture



You can use several soundcards to access external midi devices and record/playback them with MusE.



Rosegarden:

(http://www.rosegardenmusic.com/)



Rosegarden is a professional audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.



soundKonverter:

(http://www.kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=29024)



soundKonverter is a frontend to various audio converters.



The key features are:

Audio conversion

Replay Gain calculation

CD ripping



Streamripper:

(http://streamripper.sourceforge.net/)





hope this will not disappoint u

Answer 7

I think the Best in Ubuntu. You can find it here! http://www.ubuntu.com/

PS. Get the newest version (11.04)

Answer 8

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I hope I have helped ...

Thanks!